Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS

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 were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a) The "Equipment Operator & Utility" employee was required to enter the pit area during slagging operations. Encapsulation of molten slag in a puddle of water could cause a sudden explosion, causing burns, creating steam and debris. Among other methods, one feasible way to abate the condition is to have adequate water drainage to prevent water accumulation. A grid to break up globules of the molten materials before entering the water may be beneficial.