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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 312796063
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: I
Initial Penalty: $1,875.00
Current Penalty: $1,875.00
Issuance Date: 03/02/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/05/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/25/2009 | $1,875.00 | 03/05/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/02/2009 | $1,875.00 | 03/05/2009 | 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 struck-by hazards: On or about 12/1/2008 elevator mechanic employees were exposed to plastic shrapnel pieces from exploding PVC piping. The employees were repairing an elevator at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, KS, when a 14 inch, schedule 40, PVC pipe exploded from excessive compressed air pressure. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS: Encase the PVC in conduit or shatter resistant material of sufficient strength or subject only approved plastic piping to compressed air as recommended in the Plastic Pipe Institute Recommendation B, dated January 19, 1972, and revised December 30, 2005. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(2) abatement of the above violation was verified at the time of inspection. No certification is required.