Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 106605181
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/19/1990 X
Initial Penalty: $810.00
Current Penalty: $485.00
Issuance Date: 08/31/1990
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 60
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 09
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/1990 | $485.00 | 10/19/1990 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/31/1990 | $810.00 | 10/19/1990 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: HEAT
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 employees were exposed to: a) On or about July 3, 1990, an employee was exposed to excessive heat. The company's heat stress policy did not adequately address all the areas of a complete heat stress program. During high temperatures, employees were exposed to the hazards of heat stress disorders, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard are: 1) Develop a written program addressing heat stress. 2) When wet bulb globe temperatures exceed recommendations of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, establish procedures on: a) A formal work/rest regimen. b) An acclimation period for new hires and employees who have been away from the job for an extended period or time. c) Training new hires on symptoms and illnesses from heat exposure. 3) Review the program periodically to ensure its effectiveness.
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