Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304362171
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/28/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,900.00
Issuance Date: 12/26/2001
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 01/07/2002
Final Order: 07/05/2002
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/05/2002 | $1,900.00 | 01/28/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/26/2001 | $2,500.00 | 01/28/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
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.In the rotary furnace area, on or about 2 a.m., November 30, 2001, an employee was exposed to contact from molten metal splashes or explosions while charging the furnace. The furnace was initially charged with 7,000 lbs of aluminum dross approximately two and a half hours prior to the accident. The worker was using a Case skid steer to dump aluminum dross in the furnace. During the charging operation an explosion occurred blowing a chunk of dross, weighing 552 lbs, and molten aluminum out of the furnace. The skid steer operator was fatally injured after receiving third degree burns to 93 percent of his body. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct this hazard include, but are not limited to, the following: a.Ensure that aluminum dross is properly stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. b.Establish and implement procedures to ensure that furnace charging procedures prevent the deposit of wet aluminum dross into rotary furnaces. c.Utilize equipment to charge the rotary furnace which limits operator proximity to the furnace opening.
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