Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 304961527
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/03/2002 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2002
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/22/2002 | $10,000.00 | 08/03/2002 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2002 | $5,000.00 | 08/03/2002 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 in that employees such as but not limited to melters were exposed to being splashed with molten metal or struck by sparks while wearing synthetic clothing that would readily ignite, melt and stick to the skin. On or about 2/1/02, Steven Meredith, a melter, was exposed to a water/metal explosion. He was wearing clothing made from 65polyester, which ignited and burned. Among others methods, acceptable and feasible means of abatement to correct his hazard are as follows: 1.Provide and enforce the use of secondary protective clothing, such as but not limited to flame resistant overalls. Secondary protective clothing should be worn under primary protective clothing. 2.Implement and enforce American Foundry Group's written work rule that no synthetic clothing should be worn in the foundry. Train employees on this work rule and the reasons that synthetic materials are hazardous in foundry settings. 3.Develop and implement a system for ensuring that no synthetic materials are worn in the foundry. The employer is not limited to any of the recommended abatement methods.
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