Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313498834
Citation: 01003
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 | 06/30/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 caused by a draw furnace gas explosion which are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: The employer did not document a hazard assessment on the draw gas furnace for employees that operate and work with the furnace. On or about October 18, 2010 and at times prior to, employees operating, maintaining and repairing the draw gas furnace were exposed to explosion, fire and struck by hazards due to employer failing to conduct a hazard assessment for the furnace operation. Some feasible means of abatement may include, but are not limited to the following: 1) Implement and conduct a hazard assessment for the draw gas furnace, such an assessment should include items such as but not limited to: a) assessment of the draw gas furnace and safe work practices; b) assess the necessity to implement a "buddy system" for personnel operating the furnace; c) assess the workplace area and surroundings for explosion proof criteria; 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 entire NFPA 86, "Standard for Ovens and Furnaces.") 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 hazard assessment to ensure that proper ignition and operation of the draw gas furnace is implemented.
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