Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 301993036
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/18/1998 X
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/23/1998 | $2,100.00 | 12/18/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/1998 | $3,500.00 | 12/18/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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: a) being struck by 20" diameter hatch violently blown from its mounting by air pressure. On Sept. 26, 1998, an employee was working near a 20" diameter hatch cover while an air pressure test was being performed in the rudder room below the main deck of the boat where the employee was working. The cover suddenly and forcefully blew off striking the employee in the face and chest inflicting fatal injuries. Overpressurization contributed to this accident. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to formulate standard operating procedures to govern and control the air pressure testing work.
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