Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1393057.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 07/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 08/23/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/30/2019
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/30/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/30/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/23/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals: (a) Whey Plant: A flexible hose attached to the day tank was not used and secured to the tank as designed, exposing workers to 12 to 17 percent sodium hypochlorite. NOTE: Abatement certification and supporting documentation is required.
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