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346937378
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0112000
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2023-08-25
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655 CHRISTIAN LANE, BERLIN, CT, 06037
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| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2023-08-25
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| Emphasis |
N: FALL
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| Case Closed |
2024-03-06
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
2111440 |
| Safety |
Yes |
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| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
2072320 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100026 D |
| Issuance Date |
2024-01-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2024-02-29 |
| Current Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6250.0 |
| Final Order |
2024-03-04 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.26(d): The employer did not ensure that measures, such as wheel chocks or sand shoes, are used to prevent the transport vehicle (e.g. a truck, semi-trailer, trailer, or rail car) on which a dockboard is placed, from moving while employees are on the dockboard. Location: Loading Dock #3. On or about August 23, 2023, an employee was sweeping loose materials from a dock leveler when the truck assigned to that bay pulled away. The employee fell and was transported to the hospital with lower extremity pain. At the time of inspection, the employer had functional visual warning systems for the dock leveler (red/ green lights) and posted instructions at the location but did not ensure their procedure was adequate to prevent employees from standing on dock levelers or in trailers after they had been authorized to depart. |
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345482921
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0111500
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2021-08-18
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90 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD, MIDDLETOWN, CT, 06457
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| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-08-18
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| Case Closed |
2022-03-24
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Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1799658 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
10151.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment. Location: 90 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457 - On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not assess the hazards of the sorting and baling operation and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment during these work tasks. Unacceptable/unsafe materials being sorted and baled can cause struck by and/or skin hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment will provide head, eye and hand/skin protection. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100177 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2022-02-11 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2022-03-31 |
| Current Penalty |
5076.4 |
| Initial Penalty |
7252.0 |
| Final Order |
2022-03-07 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.177(c)(1):The employer did not provide a program to train all employees who service rim wheels in the hazards involved and the safety procedures to follow while servicing rim wheels. Location: 90 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457 - On or about August 18, 2021, the employer did not train employees on safety procedures and the hazards involved with handling split rim tires prior to the baling process. As a result, a split rimmed tire was processed in the baler and exploded from the bale upon removal, injuring employees. |
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345435051
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0111500
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2021-04-26
|
80 GARFIELD AVE, STRATFORD, CT, 06615
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2021-04-26
|
| Case Closed |
2021-08-27
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Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
1759794 |
| Safety |
Yes |
| Health |
Yes |
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343553301
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0112000
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2018-10-22
|
123 MURPHY ROAD, HARTFORD, CT, 06114
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2019-01-08
|
| Case Closed |
2019-02-28
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
1394542 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B01 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
2585.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3696.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling: Star Screen: On, or about, October 20, 2018, two employees accessed the Star Screen to perform weekly cleaning operations. Fall protection was not provided to prevent the employees from falling over the sides of the equipment. Star Screen: On, or about, October 20,2018, two employees accessed the Star Screen to perform weekly cleaning operations. Fall protection equipment was not provided to prevent the employees from falling down the inclined conveyor and through the opening at the bottom onto a cross conveyor. |
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| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B06 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): Each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was not protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system, unless the equipment is covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard: Star Screen: On, or about, October 20, 2018, two employees accessed the Star Screen to perform weekly cleaning operations. Fall protection equipment was not provided to prevent the employees from falling down the inclined conveyor and through the opening at the bottom onto a cross conveyor. |
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| Citation ID |
01002 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100028 B03 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
3100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4434.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee was protected from falling through any hole (including skylights) that were 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level. |
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| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
3600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
5174.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
6 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: Star Screen: On, or about, October 20, 2018, the machine was not locked out while two employees were standing on the inclined conveyor surface to perform weekly cleaning duties. When the machine was started, both of the employees were seriously injured. |
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| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources: Company: On, or about, October 20, 2018, employees were not provided with an adequate number of locks to properly secure all energy sources. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C05 I |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware were not provided by the employer for isolating, securing, or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. |
|
| Citation ID |
01003D |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 F03 II D |
| Issuance Date |
2019-01-10 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2019-02-28 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Final Order |
2019-02-13 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
10 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Referral |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D): Each authorized employee did not affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device before working on the machine or equipment: Company: On, or about, October 20, 2018, the company had not developed and implemented group lockout procedures for task involving multiple employees. When equipment was locked out, only one employee would apply a lock. Procedures such as using a hasp or lockbox were not utilized to allow all exposed employees to observe each lockout point and apply an individual lock to each isolating device. |
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340676691
|
0112000
|
2015-06-03
|
123 MURPHY ROAD, HARTFORD, CT, 06114
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Complaint
|
| Scope |
Partial
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2015-06-03
|
| Case Closed |
2015-08-03
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Complaint |
| Activity Nr |
989127 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100305 E01 |
| Issuance Date |
2015-07-14 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-10-13 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
6930.0 |
| Final Order |
2015-07-28 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Related Event Code (REC) |
Complaint |
| Gravity |
10 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures: On or about 06/03/2015 employees at the Murphy Road Recycling facilty were exposed to electrical hazards. NEMA 12-480 volt electrical panel was not designed for large amounts of water exposure. |
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|
339631186
|
0112000
|
2014-03-17
|
117 - 123 MURPHY ROAD, HARTFORD, CT, 06114
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Referral
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2014-03-21
|
| Emphasis |
L: EISAOF, P: SCRAP, L: FORKLIFT, L: SCRAP
|
| Case Closed |
2015-03-06
|
Related Activity
| Type |
Referral |
| Activity Nr |
876399 |
| Safety |
Yes |
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-09 |
| Current Penalty |
4000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2295.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-07-24 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
20 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii): Stairway(s) less than 44 inches wide having both sides open, did not have one stair railing on each side: A. On or about March 17, 2014, Murphy Road Recycling facility, 123 Murphy Road, Hartford: A 36" wide six-step stair near the bay doors did not have a standard guardrail installed in that it was missing a midrail on each side. |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q07 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-23 |
| Current Penalty |
3535.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
3060.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-07-24 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7): Industrial trucks were not examined before being placed in service: A. On or about March 13, 2014, Maintenance Garage: The Hyster H50XM, S/N H177B17747X, being used to lift a Caterpillar lifting device onto the back of a truck, had not been inspected prior to being placed into service. When the forks were lifted to near the top of the mast, a hydraulic line was pinched, causing the forks to fall. |
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| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 M02 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-23 |
| Current Penalty |
7000.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4590.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-07-24 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2): Employee(s) stood under or passed under the elevated portion of a powered industrial truck(s): A. On or about March 13, 2014, Maintenance Shop, 117 Murphy Road: An employee was seriously injured when he passed under the elevated forks of the Hyster H50XM powered industrial truck. A hydraulic hose was pinched and the elevated forks came down on the employee. |
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| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 O01 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2015-02-23 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
4590.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-07-24 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
5 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(o)(1): Load(s) on powered industrial truck(s) were not stable or safely arranged: A. On or about March 13, 2014, Maintenance Shop, 117 Murphy Road, Hartford, Connecticut: Rather than using a hoisting attachment, the employer allowed equipment to be hoisted with 3/8" steel alloy chains wrapped around 6-foot fork extensions on the Hyster H50XM powered industrial truck, S/N H177B17747X, causing an unstable load. |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A05 |
| Issuance Date |
2014-07-09 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2014-10-07 |
| Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
0.0 |
| Contest Date |
2014-07-24 |
| Final Order |
2015-03-06 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| FTA Current Penalty |
0.0 |
| Citation text line |
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered: A. On or about March 13, 2014, Maintenance Garage, 117 Murphy Road: The employer did not have the truck marked to identify six-foot fork extensions used on the Hyster H50XM powered industrial truck, S/N H177B17747X. The only attachment listed on the data plate for the vehicle was the factory installed 48-inch forks. |
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|
312402324
|
0111500
|
2008-10-30
|
80 GARFIELD AVE, STRATFORD, CT, 06615
|
|
| Inspection Type |
Planned
|
| Scope |
Complete
|
| Safety/Health |
Safety
|
| Close Conference |
2008-10-30
|
| Emphasis |
L: FORKLIFT, N: SSTARG08, S: POWERED IND VEHICLE
|
| Case Closed |
2011-02-11
|
Violation Items
| Citation ID |
01001A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 C01 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01001B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100023 D01 III |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
1 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C04 I |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Current Penalty |
800.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1250.0 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
03 |
|
| Citation ID |
01002B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100147 C07 IV |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
3 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 A06 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Current Penalty |
600.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1000.0 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 L01 II |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
2 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01003C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 Q01 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01004 |
| Citaton Type |
Serious |
| Standard Cited |
19100178 F02 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Current Penalty |
1500.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
2500.0 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
2 |
| Gravity |
10 |
|
| Citation ID |
01005A |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 G01 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Current Penalty |
1100.0 |
| Initial Penalty |
1750.0 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
10 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
05 |
|
| Citation ID |
01005B |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H01 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
01005C |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19101200 H02 III |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
6 |
| Nr Exposed |
4 |
| Gravity |
02 |
|
| Citation ID |
02001 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 D02 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
02002 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100132 F04 |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
1 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
| Citation ID |
02003 |
| Citaton Type |
Other |
| Standard Cited |
19100134 C02 I |
| Issuance Date |
2009-03-24 |
| Abatement Due Date |
2009-09-03 |
| Contest Date |
2009-04-16 |
| Final Order |
2009-10-01 |
| Nr Instances |
4 |
| Nr Exposed |
5 |
| Gravity |
01 |
|
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