Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306655366
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/12/2004 I
Initial Penalty: $175.00
Current Penalty: $175.00
Issuance Date: 07/07/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY
Section 5(a)(1) of Public Law 91-596, 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: the hazard of being struck by exploding PVC piping. (a)Throughout Facility - PVC pipe was used to transport compressed air on or about May 14, 2004. The PVC pipe was not rated for transporting compressed air. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate the hazard is to install black iron pipe.