OSHA Inspection: BILLINGTON SALVAGE, INC.

Issued

Aug 5, 1998

Abate by

Aug 10, 1998

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,125 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) On or about 04/02/98 for an employee using a propane torch and
gasoline to remove
a piece of wood jammed in a scrap metal baler and exposed to the potential
for serious
burn injuries created by a fire hazard.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to prohibit the use of flammable liquids such as oil, gasoline, diesel
fuel, etc. while using
propane torches or other flame-producing devices during equipment
maintenance and/or other
routine work.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for
this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion