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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 306656323
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $625.00
Current Penalty: $425.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2004
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/15/2004
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/18/2004 | $425.00 | 09/15/2004 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2004 | $625.00 | 09/15/2004 | Serious |
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 designated ASTM D1785 for water pressure: (a) At planer mill(s) PVC piping designed for water pressure was used to transport compressed air on or about July 7, 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 or PVC pipe rated for air pressure.