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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 309343739
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/19/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2006
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 2
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 | 01/25/2006 | $3,000.00 | 01/19/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2006 | $5,000.00 | 01/19/2006 | 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: On or about October 19,2005, employees engaged in depressurizing a hydrostatic test manifold, depressurized too quickly resulting in the valve separating from the test manifold and becoming airborne. Among other feasible abatement alternatives: a.The employer could include depressurization procedures in the written "hydrostatic test plan." b.The employer could have written standard operating procedures concerning the selection and placement of valves and fittings in and on the hydrostatic test manifold. c.The employer could have a written "job safety analysis" for the depressurization portion of the work.on