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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18018440
Citation: 02011
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $65,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/18/1997
Nr Instances: 13
Nr Exposed: 54
Abatement Date: 06/01/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 09/05/1997
Final Order: 09/29/1998
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/29/1998 | $65,000.00 | 06/01/1999 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/18/1997 | $70,000.00 | 09/20/1997 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 011 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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 employees were exposed to: a.Layer 1, Barns 1 through 14 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. b.Layer 2, Barns 15 through 28 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. c.Layer 3, Barn 29 through 43 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. d.Layer 4, Barn 43 through 56 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. e.Pullet 1, Barn 1 through 5 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. f.Pullet 2, Barn 6 through 11 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. g.Pullet 3, Barn 12 through 16 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barn on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. h.Pullet 4, Barn 17 through 21 - There were no safe exits at the far end of the barns on the chicken rack level which was eight feet above the ground. i.Breeder/Hatchery, Barn 1 through 5 - There were no safe exits at the far ends of the barns on the chicken level which was eight feet above the ground. j.Breeder/Pullet, Barn 1 and 2 - There were no safe exits at the far ends of the barns on the second floor level. k.At the feed mill there were no emergency lighting or lighted exit signs in the facility. l.In the Farm Division Warehouse, the exit at the north end of the warehouse was locked from the inside and was partially blocked. m.On the wall in the Dry Storage or Receiving Area from the Egg Processing Room at Layer 1, the fire extinguisher was obstructed by a trash can. Among other methods, one feasible means of abatement would be to install a man door and stairway to the exterior. Abatement certification and documentation are required.tion