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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1607955.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $145,027.00
Current Penalty: $100,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/26/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 01/13/2023
Final Order: 07/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/05/2024 | $100,000.00 | 01/26/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/27/2023 | $145,027.00 | 01/26/2023 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2023 | $145,027.00 | 01/26/2023 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to burn and explosion hazards: a. On or about July 10, 2022, located at Globe Metallurgical, Inc. in Waterford, Ohio, employees sprayed water directly onto spilled molten material. The employer did not prevent molten material from contacting water, exposing employees to burn and explosion hazards. On July 10, 2022, at Shop #2, Furnace #5/Ladle #7, a burn through event occurred resulting in approximately 8,000 pounds of molten material to spill onto the floor. While breaking up the material with a forklift, an explosion occurred from the molten material contacting water resulting in an employee receiving serious burn injuries.