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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313407157
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 02/23/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 63
Abatement Date: 03/26/2010
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
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 | 03/09/2010 | $1,250.00 | 03/26/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/2010 | $2,500.00 | 03/26/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: EXPLOSION
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment that was free from recognized hazards that were causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees. (a)On January 21, 2010, at 3400 NW Highway B, Rockville, Missouri, employees working in the Beef Boning Area of the plant, were exposed to serious injuries from the hazard of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe rupturing or exploding, in that the PVC was being used as a compressed air line distribution system for various tools and equipment throughout the work areas. Abatement Certification is required for this item - Use the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose. Feasible and acceptable methods to correct this hazard, among others, include: (1)Install black iron piping for the air distribution system; (2)Completely enclose all above ground portions of the plastic service in a shatter resistant conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from the external damage and deterioration; or (3)Install approved impact resistant ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) pipe.