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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100504950
Citation: 02010
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 12/12/1989 X
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/26/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date: 11/22/1989
Final Order: 02/08/1991
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/08/1991 | $4,500.00 | 12/12/1989 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/26/1989 | $4,500.00 | 12/12/1989 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 010 Hazard: FALLING
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: a) Employees were exposed to falling into the tank due to the roof's structural deficiencies at Unit #1 Tar Tank Storage Area #1 Separator Tank. The roof plates were extremely flexible under foor with localized areas of rust pitting and rust layering. A feasible and useful method of abatement, among other methods is to repair the tank to a safe structural condition.