Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313498834
Citation: 01001D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2011 | 06/30/2011 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $7,000.00 | 06/30/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001D Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from the recognized hazards of being struck by collapsing equipment caused by a draw gas furnace explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: The employer does not implement a comprehensive detection method for gas leaks, flame failure and/or failure of safe operation condition. On or about October 18, 2010, and at times prior to, employees were required to operate, maintain, and repair the draw gas furnace in the Ball Mill Area where the employer had not implemented a detection method for gas leaks or flame failure. This condition exposed employees to hazards such as but not limited to; explosion, fire and struck by hazards. Some feasible means of abatement may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Implementation of a written procedure to detect gas leaks such a program should include at minimum but not limited to: a) employees training on detection of gas leaks; b) install monitors such as but not limited to gas detectors such as carbon monoxide; c) follow and comply with the draw gas furnace manufacturer's instruction and recommended work practices; d) other relevant items to comply with are the NFPA 86, 1995, Standard for "Ovens and Furnaces", or equivalent, for the design, installation and operation of the furnace. (Reference: Chapter 4 General: Section 4.2 Fuel Gas-Fired Units, 4-2.1, 4-2.1.1*, 4-2.2, 4-2.7, Section 5-3.5 Software, Section 5-4 Safety Control Application for Fuel-Fired Heat Systems; Chapter 10 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance Section 10-6 Combustible/Flammable Loading) Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation describing the actions it is taking to establish, commuicate, and implement a gas detection system.
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