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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1476157.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,359.00
Current Penalty: $8,015.40
Issuance Date: 09/16/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 11/03/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/14/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/14/2020 | $8,015.40 | 11/03/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/16/2020 | $13,359.00 | 11/03/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 the employer allowed the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes for the transmission of compressed air, above ground throughout the facility. 1. On or about May 21, 2020 the employer allowed the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipes for the transmission of compressed air, above ground, at the employees face level, exposing employees to struck by hazards as pipes can rupture and shatter relatively easily when subjected to high-pressure compressed air, sending sharp pieces of shrapnel flying through the air.