Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 302942594
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/23/2001 I
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/20/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215000
Contest Date: 03/09/2001
Final Order: 12/20/2001
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/20/2001 | $4,500.00 | 02/23/2001 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/20/2001 | $4,500.00 | 02/23/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CHEMICAL
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: Oxygen deficient atmosphere from cryogenic Nitrogen releasing into enclosed area. a)MRI installation site at 525 E 70th Street. Employees involved in cooling the MRI magnet with cryogenic Nitrogen were exposed to an Oxygen deficient atmosphere because they did not establish or implement any control measures or means to ensure that Oxygen deficiency or displacement was not occurring in the work area, on or about 9/20/00. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement are: Follow the existing MRI magnet cooling procedures and control methods which are established and utilized at GE`s fixed facility which includes: Provide continuous oxygen monitoring; Provide adequate air movement and ventilation to prevent oxygen deficient atmospheres under 19.5by using exhaust or floor fans; Provide training to employees as to the properties and safe handling of cryogenic Nitrogen. (ie. It is heavier than air, odorless, colorless, can asphyxiate in seconds without warning, etc..) Additional references which contain useful abatement information includes: The Manufacturer`s Safetygram #17, Dangers of Oxygen Deficient Atmospheres; The Material Safety Data Sheet; Compressed Gas Association (CGA) pamphlet P-14 1992 Paragraph 6; and CGA Pamphlet P-12 Safe Handling and Storage of Cryogenic Liquids.
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