Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 309443943
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/31/2007 I
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/26/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Substance: 2150
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/16/2007 | $5,000.00 | 01/31/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/26/2007 | $5,000.00 | 01/31/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNCLASS
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 fire and explosion hazard by removing a valve from a propane tank inside a building with ignition sources: (a) Harsco - American Welding and Tank, 721 Graham Drive, Fremont Ohio: On or about October 31, 2006, an employee brought a 500 gallon propane tank into the repair and refurbishment building. The employee did not ensure that the tank was free of propane gas. The employee did not flare off the contents of the tank nor did the employee remove at least one valve from the tank before bringing it into the building. While in the building, the employee removed the pressure relief valve and propane gas was released and the gas was ignited. The employee received thermal burns on this hands and face. One method of abatement is to require a second person to verify the tank has been flared and ensure that a valve has been removed from the tank before the tank is transported into the repair and refurbishment building. No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.
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