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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 100490705
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,000.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 11/20/1989
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 12/05/1989
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 12/12/1989
Final Order: 12/23/1991
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/23/1991 | $500.00 | 12/05/1989 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/20/1989 | $1,000.00 | 12/05/1989 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: EXPLOSION
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: Employees were exposed to serious injury and/or death caused by leaking explosive drop plug buggies. a) Howard Boulevard, Kenvil, NJ - Production Areas Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard would be number each drop plug buggy so that it can be scheduled for preventative maintenance and inspection. Reference is made to the Industry Practice. Violation observed on or about 6/7/89