Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 an extremely hot pipe, which transports hot asphalt from the hot asphalt tank. The pipe's surface temperature is approximately 325 degrees Fahrenheit. On or about 07/22/10 at 329 Smith Road, Byron, GA: Employees were exposed to thermal burns, while performing work in the area of the hot asphalt tank and pump. The employer failed to properly guard or insulate a pipe, which transports hot asphalt from the hot asphalt tank. The temperature of the pipe is approximately 325 degrees Fahrenheit. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THESE HAZARDS IS: The employer shall install a barrier or place insulation around the hot asphalt pipe, which will reduce the surface temperature of the pipe, where it would not pose a physical hazard to employees. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.