Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 308338243
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $450.00
Current Penalty: $225.00
Issuance Date: 06/28/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/01/2005
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 1032500
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 | 07/20/2005 | $225.00 | 08/01/2005 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/28/2005 | $450.00 | 07/14/2005 | 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 the hazard of being struck by high pressure air and/or flying debris: a)West, north and east walls of shop - Olde World Cabinetry and Millwork - 570 W. 19th Street, Idaho Falls, ID; The employer utilized schedule 40 PVC as piping for supplying high pressure air for power tools and equipment exposing employees to the hazard of pipe failure and being struck by compressed air/flying debris. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to replace all PVC piping and fittings with steel or copper piping and fittings. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.