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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1489770.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $2,698.80
Issuance Date: 11/13/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 02/04/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/10/2020
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/10/2020 | $2,698.80 | 02/04/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2020 | $6,747.00 | 01/04/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the hazards of being struck-by fragments of Thermoplastic Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in the event of rupture. a) On or about August 25, 2020 and at times prior, at the fabrication shop, PVC plastic piping was used exposed above ground to transport compressed air at 115, 140 and 150 psi for the operation of pneumatic machines and tools, exposing employees to struck-by hazard.