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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 300212081
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/1999
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 70
Abatement Date: 05/03/1999
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date: 04/13/1999
Final Order: 09/15/1999
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/15/1999 | $500.00 | 05/03/1999 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/1999 | $1,250.00 | 05/03/1999 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP
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 employees in that employees were exposed to bursting pipe: (a) Warehouse: Compressed air was piped in an above ground PVC pipe system that was not enclosed in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to replace the PVC pipe with a steel pipe system designed for compressed air utilization. (a)In the warehouse and near the production line PVC pipe was used to provide compressed air for cleaning in excess of 100 p.s.i. Note: Abatement certification required for this item.