Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 242797.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/06/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/22/2012
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/18/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/18/2012 | $3,500.00 | 08/06/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/22/2012 | $7,000.00 | 08/06/2012 | 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 exposed to fire and explosion hazards: On or about February 23rd, 2012 employees were exposed to burn and explosion hazards due to LP gas accumulating inside a slot furnace when using an unattended hand torch as a heater in an area with inadequate ventilation. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
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