OSHA Inspection: ST. JOHNS BEVERAGE, INC.

Issued

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Sep 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $550 · Current $550

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 being struck by flying debris:
a.On or about July, 7 1997, the employer had a line pressure greater than
100
pounds per square inch gauge (psig) used to transport compressed air for
the
pneumatic tools and spraying operations.  This condition exposed employees
to
flying projectiles produced as a result of the possible fragmentation of
the pipe
because of fatigue caused 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 chloride (PVC) pipe 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

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Sep 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $550 · Current $550

Issued

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Sep 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $675 · Current $675

Issued

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Sep 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $351 · Current $351

Issued

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Oct 13, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,375 · Current $1,375

Issued

Sep 10, 1997

Abate by

Oct 13, 1997