Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100120 Q01 Hazardous waste operations and emergency response.
Inspection Nr: 956138.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/01/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/11/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 21
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2014 | $5,000.00 | 10/01/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2014 | $7,000.00 | 08/04/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1): The employer did not develop and implement an emergency response plan to handle anticipated emergencies prior to commencement of emergency response operations: a. On or about 1/20/2014, Melt Shop Electric Arc Furnace, an emergency response plan was not implemented. An employee alarm for emergency evacuation was not sounded for a fire and explosion at the electric arc furnace. Employees who worked at or near the electric arc furnace were exposed to fire, electric arc furnace dust, and molten metal hazards.
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