If a smoke plume and temperature rise was detected in a secure area of a large petrochemical plant, what level of priority could OSHA inspectors use to enter the plant to investigate?

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OSHA inspectors prioritize "imminent danger" situations, which involve conditions where there is a reasonable certainty that a hazard exists that can cause death or serious physical harm immediately. A smoke plume and temperature rise in a petrochemical plant could indicate such a hazard.

If a Smoke Plume and Temperature Rise Was Detected in a Secure