Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1713013.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/10/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $16,131.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2024
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 07/11/2024
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: L130
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/16/2024 | $16,131.00 | 07/10/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2024 | $16,131.00 | 07/10/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 in that employees were not protected from the hazard of infection by Legionella bacteria and were at risk of developing Legionnaires' disease: On or about December 12, 2023, and at times prior thereto, and continuing thereafter, employees were exposed to Legionella pneumophila bacteria while cleaning the "Y" strainers of the cooling tower's water system in the following instances: a) Two "Y" strainers in the vacuum equipment room b) Two "Y" strainers in the compressor room.
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