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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 18130732
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/01/1995 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/1994
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 305
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/11/1994 | $900.00 | 02/01/1995 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/1994 | $1,500.00 | 09/16/1994 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
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 harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: (a)Hazard of being struck by shattered P.V.C. Pipe which was installed above ground and was not constructed of or encased in shatter resistant material. PVC Plastic Pipe with ASTM designation D 1785, Schedules 40, 80, & 120 are pressured rated for water at 23 C. Feasible abatement methods include but are not limited to: 1)Replacing all P.V.C. Pipe installed in above ground locations and used for compressed air transportation, with black iron pipe.