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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18149633
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $10,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,800.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/1988
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/15/1988
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 12/23/1988
Final Order: 08/26/1991
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 08/26/1991 | $4,800.00 | 12/15/1988 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/1988 | $10,000.00 | 12/15/1988 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: EXPLOSION
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 plysical harm to employees in that: a) Employees were exposed to the hazards of a possible fire or explosion on or about October 4, 1988 where being cleaned inside the building and that the tank truck was not grounded and/or bonded to eliminate any potential static charge buildup. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: 1) Assure that tank truck is grounded immediately after placement for cleaning. 2) Bond the nozzle of the pressure washer to the tank truck prior to cleaning.