Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1610670.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/31/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $3,315.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/19/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/09/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/09/2022 | $2,500.00 | 10/31/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2022 | $3,315.00 | 10/31/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act: 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 not protected from fire/explosion hazards associated with working in vicinity to spark producing grinding operations occurring near potentially flammable material. (a) Pit Area: On July 8, 2022, employees were exposed to fire hazards while working in proximity to spark producing grinding operations that occurred next to the wet pit that contained potentially flammable material such as heavy oil base liquids.
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