Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 a struck by hazard. On or about 11/09/11, at 2535 Ivy Street E, Cumming, Ga; employees were exposed to struck- by hazards where the compressed air used for pneumatic tools was being transported at 100 p.s.i. through PVC pipes. The condition has existed for the past ten years and the employer indicated that the pipe had been installed by a professional company that recommended the materials. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to: Only use material with shatter resistance properties. (Reference Plastic Pipe Institute document) 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.