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Standard Cited: 18006075 A 04 Alaska Statute
Inspection Nr: 308534015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $600.00
Current Penalty: $300.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2005
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/09/2005
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 1050210
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 | 10/21/2005 | $300.00 | 11/09/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2005 | $600.00 | 11/09/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Alaska Statute (AS) Section 18.60.075 (a)(4) Safe Employment (a) An employer shall do everything necessary to protect the life, health, and safety of employees including, but not limited to (4)furnishing to each employee employment and a place of employement that are free from recognized hazards that, in the opinion of the commissioner, are causing or are likely to cause death, or serious physical harm to employees. EXAMPLE: The employer failed to provide a safe, manufactured approved, high pressure plant (supplied) air transportation system resulting in employee exposure to serious hazards from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) thermoplastic piping used as a delivery for line pressure over 125 psi in both shops.The PVC pipes are prohibited from above ground tranportation of compressed air and gas (unless encased in a shatter resistant material). Employees are exposed to hazards from exploding, plastic schapnel pieces and uncontrolled release of hose fittings plugged into wall mounted receivers at eye level.