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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 106967383
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $55,000.00
Current Penalty: $55,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2000
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/13/2000
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0420100
Contest Date: 12/11/2000
Final Order: 02/27/2002
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/27/2002 | $55,000.00 | 12/13/2000 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2000 | $55,000.00 | 12/13/2000 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: a) The employer did not ensure that employees were wearing dry clothing such as gloves and other garments while performing welding operations at the rake bottom assembly area, exposing employees to the hazard of electric shock. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to ensure that employees are always wearing dry gloves and clothing when welding.