Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 313217408
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/04/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $42,840.00
Issuance Date: 12/01/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453710
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/11/2010 | $42,840.00 | 12/04/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/01/2009 | $6,300.00 | 12/04/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Struck By/ Crushed By / Thermal Burns due to the presence of unclassified electrical equipment in an enclosed room where natural gas was being released. a)Pump room #2 ! on 6/9/09, from approximately 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., a contractor was attempting to light the Maxi-Miser on demand natural gas fired water heater. The contractor removed the pressure gauge on the 3/8 inch pilot line and opened the supply valve multiple times that allowed a pressurized air mixture containing natural gas to be released in an enclosed room that contained ignition sources including unclassified electrical equipment such as motors and circuit panels.
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