Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1212212.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/02/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,767.45
Issuance Date: 07/21/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2017 | $5,767.45 | 08/02/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/2017 | $8,873.00 | 08/02/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A 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. a. On or about February 15, 2017, the clamp failed on an approximately six inch diameter by twenty-four inch long stainless vessel that was being pressure tested with CO2 gas at a pressure of approximately 300 psig. The failure of the clamp released the end cap and clamp from the vessel and struck the face of an employee performing the test.
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