OSHA Inspection: TANGLEWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Aug 8, 1997

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

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 was free from the
hazard of being struck
or punctured by projectiles from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe.  This
hazard is likely to cause
or likely cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that
employees were exposed to
the hazard of the pipe fragmenting or exploding.
a.On or about May 22, 1997, the employer had a line pressure of 96 pounds
per
square inch (psi) used to transport compressed air for the pneumatic tools
and
spraying operations.  Fragmentation of the pipe can occur because of
fatigue
cause by cold contents, and or ambient temperatures and non-compatibility
of
pipe with its contents, etc.
Among other methods, 3 feasible means of abatement would be:
1.  An Acrylonitrite, Butadiene Styrene (ABS) pipe could be used.
2.  Polyvinyl vinyl chloride pipe (PVC) with that is completely enclosed
in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from
external damage and deterioration.
3.  Metal piping could be used.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Aug 8, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Aug 8, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Aug 8, 1997

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $750

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Aug 8, 1997

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Sep 8, 1997

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Sep 8, 1997

Issued

Aug 5, 1997

Abate by

Sep 8, 1997