OSHA Inspection: ITT HIGBIE MANUFACTURING CO. DBA ITT INDUSTRIES

Issued

Sep 6, 1991

Abate by

Sep 9, 1991

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,762 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:
a.  On July 11, 1991 at approximately 8:30 AM, an employee was
removing an old air supply line when the employee noticed that the
new air supply line (1 1/2 inch 100psi) contained an air leak.  When
the employee attempted to tighten the 1 1/2 inch union the airline
separated and began to move to and fro 10" to 12".  This caused the employe e
to fall from the machine where he was standing while working.  The
employee fell from a height of 46 inches, struck a four wheel cart,
and died.  Among other methods one feasable and acceptable abatement to
correct this hazard is to secure the 2 inch and 1 1/2 inch air supply
line against severe movement by installing permanent hangers, supports
and anchors fabricated from durable, combustible materials and designed
and installed in accordance with good engineering practices for the
service conditions involved.

Issued

Sep 6, 1991

Abate by

Sep 23, 1991

Penalty

Initial $4,250 · Current $2,762 Reduced