OSHA Inspection: CARROL BALL TRANSPORT

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Dec 3, 1996

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

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 flying plastic projectiles:
(a) Employee(s) using compressed air in PVC plastic piping to operate air
hoses and
other equipment at the establishment were exposed to the hazards of flying
plastic
projectiles from potential rupture of PVC plastic piping.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is:
(1) Replace the current PVC compressed air piping system with a system
containing
materials suitable for maximum air pressure such as approved
thermo-plastic or metal
pipes.
(2) Limit operating pressure of plastic piping distribution systems to 100
psi and insure
that the above ground portion of plastic service lines are completely
enclosed in conduit
or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external
damage and
deterioration.

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Nov 22, 1996

Penalty

Initial $383 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Nov 22, 1996

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Nov 22, 1996

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Nov 22, 1996

Issued

Nov 18, 1996

Abate by

Nov 29, 1996