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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1306379.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $71,137.00
Current Penalty: $71,137.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 12/03/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/26/2018 | $71,137.00 | 12/03/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2018 | $71,137.00 | 10/17/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 of fire and explosion that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees. On or about April 4, 2018, and times prior thereto, interior blast areas at tracks 9 and 10, where the dust collection system was insufficient to control fugitive dust, exposing employees to fire, deflagration and explosion hazards. WATCO MECHANICAL SERVICES WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OSH Act of 1970 5(a)(1), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 587438 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON 12/16/2013, WITH A FINAL ABATEMENT DATE OF 12/10/13, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 17000 PREMIUM DR, HOCKLEY, TEXAS 77447.