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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307842757
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed:
Abatement Date: 06/26/2006
Gravity: 03
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 | 05/18/2006 | $1,000.00 | 06/26/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2006 | $1,750.00 | 06/26/2006 | 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 the hazard of being struck by sharp pieces: PVC pipe was being used to transport compressed air: a)Irrigation Maintenace Shop b)Mechanical Shop c)Compressor from Tire Repair Area to Irrigation Shop to Vehicle Maintenance Shop "Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to:" Only use material with shatter resistance properties. (Reference Plastic Pipe Institute document). In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).