OSHA Inspection: LACOSTA FACILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

Issued

Dec 4, 1989

Abate by

Jan 5, 1990

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $720

General-duty citation text

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
fire and explosion hazards:
a) Fire and explosion hazards that may result from leaking
flammable/combustible liquids from improperly assembled high
pressure flanged joints in the Alcohol Department.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is:
1) Establish written disassembly inspection and assembly procedures
for high-pressure joints.  These procedures are to include
specifications for inspection of threaded components, torque
requirments, final inspection and pressure testing.
2) Insure that employees performing work on high-pressure lines and
joints are trained in the above procedures.

Issued

Dec 4, 1989

Abate by

Dec 19, 1989

Penalty

Initial $720 · Current $720

Issued

Dec 4, 1989

Abate by

Jan 5, 1990