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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1236385.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,622.00
Current Penalty: $2,600.00
Issuance Date: 11/14/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/03/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/06/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/06/2017 | $2,600.00 | 01/03/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/14/2017 | $3,622.00 | 01/03/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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 employee(s) in that employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of: a. Being struck by exploding pieces of PVC plastic piping while being used to convey compressed air during the servicing of trucks, including the use of air powered tools and inflation of tires. Among other methods, feasible and recommended abatement could be: Use piping designed for conveying compressed air. Abatement documentation is required for this violation.