OSHA Inspection: EDS ORDNANCE INC

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Dec 18, 1997

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $600

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 pipe fragments.
a.On or about September 17, 1997, the employer had a line pressure of up
to 110 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) in polyvinyl chloride pipe
(PVC) used to transport compressed air for the pneumatic tools and
spraying operations.  Fragmentation of the pipe can occur 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 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 VERIFICATION IS REQUIREDTION

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Nov 17, 1997

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Nov 17, 1997

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Nov 4, 1997

Penalty

Initial $382 · Current $382

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Dec 3, 1997

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $450

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Dec 3, 1997

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Dec 3, 1997

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Dec 3, 1997

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Nov 6, 1997

Issued

Oct 31, 1997

Abate by

Nov 17, 1997