Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 313036436
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 10/05/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626000
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/08/2009 | $1,500.00 | 10/05/2009 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2009 | $1,500.00 | 10/05/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 struck by hazards from unguarded pressure testing of fabricated piping sections: eEmployers Solutions, Inc. does not protect its employees from high pressure ruptures during hydrostatic testing of pipeline sections. Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards created by the use of a high pressure positive displacement pump and the associated work pieces being used to evaluate fabricated piping sections for leaks while under test pressure exceeding 2100 psig. This violation most recently occurred on or about March 24, 2009, at this fabrication yard operated at 6650 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78409-1611. Employees were addressing leaks with hand tools and pneumatic tools in close proximity to the equipment without it's being pressured down and without barrier guard protection. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct this hazard is to adopt the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31.8 (2007) code for pressure piping. Section 841.36 - "Safety During Tests" states in paragraph 841.36 - "All testing of pipelines and mains after construction shall be done with due regard for the safety of employees and the public during the test. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including an explanation of how these steps protect its employees from unexpected high pressure releases during hydrostatic testing of fabricated piping sections.
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