Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard: CRUSHING

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to: Struck By/ Crushed By / Thermal Burns due to the presence of non-safety artificial illumination in a room where work was being performed on piping that contained natural gas. a)Pump room #2 - on or about 6/9/09 a contractor was attempting to light the "Maxi-Miser" on demand natural gas and propane fired water heater system. The contractor removed and replaced a pressure gauge in the active 3/8" pilot gas line with the aid of a temporary incandescent light strand that was not listed as safety type. b)Pump room #2 - on or about 6/9/09 a contractor was attempting to light the "Maxi-Miser" on demand natural gas and propane fired water heater system. The contractor removed and replaced a pressure gauge in the active 3/8" pilot gas line with the aid of two ceiling mounted metal halide lamps that were not listed as safety type.y