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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307835082
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,125.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2004
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 01/04/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
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 | 12/23/2004 | $1,125.00 | 01/04/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2004 | $1,500.00 | 01/04/2005 | 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 in that employees were exposed to PVC pipe used to transport compressed air. "Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to:" 1. Only use material with shatter resistance properties. References: a. ANSI B31.8-1986, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems Standard. b. ASTM D1785-86, Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, 120. c. ATSM D2513-86a, Standard Specification for Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Piping Systems. 2. Follow manufacturer recommendation on application. On or about 10/13/04 at 4761 Hugh Howell Road, Suite E, Tucker, GA: Employees were exposed to explosive struck by hazards, while utilizing compressed air, which was supplied throughout the shop using PVC.g