Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1690199.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $10,200.00
Issuance Date: 01/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 05/23/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/12/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: M100
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/12/2024 | $10,200.00 | 05/23/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/24/2024 | $14,518.00 | 04/23/2024 | Serious |
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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, including severe burns and blunt force trauma, in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards: a) Atomization Tank A: Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards when water penetrated an atomization tank, reacted with the residual magnesium powder inside of it, and caused the tank to explode, on or about August 9, 2023. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED