Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313378242
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/17/2014 X
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 06/27/2011
Final Order: 01/17/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/17/2014 | $7,000.00 | 01/17/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2011 | $70,000.00 | 07/25/2011 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 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 was free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that the employer used a water suppression system for the control of fires that could result from the presence of highly combustible metals, titanium and zirconium, which were blended, conveyed, and pressed in an environment that was conducive for serious fires because of the existence of large quantities of combustible metals, the presence of ignition sources resulting from the lack of bonding or grounding of metal items, and other spark producing equipment. (a)Production Building, Blending and Press Room: On or about December 9, 2010, a water suppression system for the control of fires was used in the production room where large quantities of highly combustible metals, zirconium and titanium were processed. The application of water to burning combustible metals can result in hydrogen production and explosion. The process of blending, conveying, and pressing combustible titanium and zirconium in the production building was conducive to serious fires. Conditions in the production room which increased the potential for fires included the lack of bonding or grounding of metal items and the use of spark producing tools. One feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to use a sand/salt fire suppression system and to assure that all equipment is protected from static electricity through bonding and grounding of equipment, to assure all non-sealed bearings on processing equipment are lubricated and to eliminate use of spark producing tools. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM
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