Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307235655
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/10/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/23/2005 | $1,000.00 | 03/10/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/2005 | $2,125.00 | 03/10/2005 | 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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that on November 18, 2004, three melt shop employees received first and second degree burns resulting in hospitalization after the electric arc furnace which they were working near erupted. a)The Marion Steel Company located in Marion, Ohio: On or about November 18, 2004, the company did not ensure the scrap metal being placed into the 60 ton EMCI 15.3 electric arc furnace located in melt department was free of water or moisture. b)The Marion Steel Company located in Marion, Ohio: On or about November 18, 2004, approximately 300 pounds of wet and/or damp material known as roof dirt was shoveled into the 60 ton EMCI 15.3 electric arc furnace located in the melt department when the furnace was shut down for relining operations. Subsequent charges were placed on top of this material and melted as the material laid in the bottom of the furnace. c)The Marion Steel Company located in Marion, Ohio: On or about November 18, 2004, the company did not have procedures in place which would prevent the introduction of scrap metal such as but not limited to compressed gas cylinders and shock absorbers from entering the 60 ton EMCI 15.3 electric arc furnace during charging operations. Among other means, feasible and acceptable means of abatement include: 1) Develop and implement written work procedures to ensure charge materials are dry. 2) Store all alloy charge materials in a covered area to prevent the collection of moisture in the alloy charge materials. 3) Protect the workers from molten metal splash by minimizing employee exposures during furnace charging and melting operations. 4) Implement written scrap inspection procedures to minimize the introduction of gas cylinders and other containers from the scrap material. 5) Eliminate the addition of wet and/or damp roof dirt into the furnace hearth. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.t,
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