Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 300086352
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/10/2002
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/18/2002 | $3,500.00 | 04/10/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2002 | $3,500.00 | 04/10/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
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 the potential of a fire and/or explosion created by flammable vapors: CASTING ROOM: ON OR ABOUT 1/14/02 AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED IN THE LARGE CASTING MACHINE AND ASSOCIATED VENTILATION SYSTEM. AMONG OTHER METHODS, TWO FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABEL ABATEMENT METHODS TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD ARE T0: 1.DESIGN AND INSTALL EXPLOSION RELIEF VENTING IN THE CASTING MACHINE. SEE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION "STANDARD FOR OVENS AND FURNACES" NFPA 86 SECTION 3-3. 2.INSTALL ELECTRICAL INTERLOCKS AND FLOW SWITCHES IN THE SAFETY CONTROL CIRCUIT SO THAT LOSS OF VENTILATION OR AIRFLOW IMMEDIATELY SHUTS DOWN THE CASTING MACHINE. SEE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION "STANDARD FOR OVENS AND FURNACES" NFPA 86 SECTION 5-5.
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