Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313498834
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/30/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
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 | $7,000.00 | 06/30/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $7,000.00 | 05/25/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 falling equipment and materials which resulted in a fatalitity due to a furnace explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: The employer does not label nor identify gas pipes and or prominently display safety designs for the draw gas furnace, manufactured by the Electric Furnace Company (EFC), which was located in the Ball Mill Area. On or about October 18, 2010, and at times prior to, employees were required to operate, maintain and repair the draw gas furnace where gas pipes are not labeled or prominently identified. 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) Implement a written safety program to identify and label all parts of the gas furance. The safety designs and wording should include such as but not limited to: a) Ensure that all gas pipes are clearly worded and prominently display safety design data or manufacturer's nameplate, b) nameplates shall be provided that contains manufacturer's safe operating conditions for which the furnace or oven was designed, built, or altered for c) Labeling all gas lines that are in use with the draw gas furnace; d) Marking of linages with paint so that it is easily identifiable; e) follow and comply with the draw gas furnace manufacturer's instruction and recommended work practices; f) other relevant items to comply with NFPA 86, 1995, Standard for "Ovens and Furnaces", or equivalent, for the design, installation and operation of the furnace. (Reference: Chapter 1 Section 1-7: Safety Labeling, 1-7.1, 1-7.2, 1-7.3*) 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, communicate, and implement a marking and labeling system to identify gas lines and furnace safety design and placards.
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