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 to each of his employees a place of employment which was 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 hazard of being struck by a 15 inch wide by 24 inch long hatch cover. a) Employees were allowed to pressurize (via air) a saddle tank on Vessel Hull #1729 without the use of an automatic pressure relief device set to manufacturer specifications. The saddle tank was over pressurized, causing the hatch cover to blow off and strike an employee. Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to utilize a Manometer designed to measure the pressure of liquids and/or gases. Disclaimers: 1. You are not limited to the abatement method(s) suggested above. 2. The method(s) explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3. The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.