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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 302813142
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,600.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2000
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/07/2000
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
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 | 04/03/2000 | $1,600.00 | 03/07/2000 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2000 | $2,500.00 | 03/07/2000 | 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 physical harm to employees due to being struck by flying objects: (a) Boiler room tunnel area; On or about December 27, 1999, employees installed a "Centerline" 16 inch gate valve with 7/8 inch bolts rather than the required 1 inch bolts. As the waterpipe was pressurized, the valve was blown away from the flange striking the worker. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to establish protocol for the installation and inspections of piping systems in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the American National Standards Institute ANSI B31.1.