Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310249578
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/04/2007 X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,520.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2007
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2007 | $2,520.00 | 04/04/2007 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2007 | $4,200.00 | 04/04/2007 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of fire and explosion related to the release of a spud that was not pinned on a spud barge while spud barge was being moved. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to ensure before the spud barge is moved that the spud winch peddle brakes are set and that any dogs for the winch are engaged in to brake position and that the spud is pinned in the up position. DISCLAIMERS: 1. You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2. The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.iate
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