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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1273313.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/23/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,675.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/15/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/15/2018 | $8,000.00 | 05/23/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2018 | $12,675.00 | 05/23/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that potential ignition sources such as the generation of static electricity, were adequately controlled. a) Batch Room 3, Tank #13; On or about October 25, 2017, and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to fire hazards in that the employer did not ensure that potential ignition sources, such as the generation of static electricity were adequately controlled while employees were adding flammable and combustible materials to mixing tanks.