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Standard Cited: 90005 A
Inspection Nr: 115154908
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Abatement Date: 02/18/1999
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0653510
Contest Date: 01/22/1999
Final Order: 10/07/1999
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/07/1999 | $6,300.00 | 02/18/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/1998 | $6,300.00 | 02/18/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
Section 50-9-5(A), NMSA 1978 (New Mexico Occupational Health and Safety Act): Every employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. An employee was exposed to slag hazards when attempting to remove a ladle while uncontrolled slag (referred to as a "runaway") was still flowing down the launder chute. Abatement measures shall include written standard operating procedures detailing the steps employees shall take to handle a "runaway" and the training of applicable employees on these procedures. One feasible and acceptable abatement method includes but is not limited to written procedures which include the immediate evacuation from the slag tunnel.