Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS

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 thermal burns and the employer did not ensure that steam pipes were covered to prevent employees from making contact with the bare pipes. (a)Boiler room; on or about September 23, 2010 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to thermal burns from Blow Down Tank steam pipes. (b)Cheese production area, on September 23, 2010, and at times prior thereto, employees are exposed to thermal burns from unprotected steam pipes along the end aisle above the water mixing valve. Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazards is to insulate each pipe and/or vessel to prevent employee contact. Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.