OSHA Inspection: GAF MATERIALS CORPORATION

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $1,350

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 burns:
Production Area - Employee(s) were potentially exposed to burns from
ignition of natural
gas from an improper supply hose (Goodyear 9.5mm horizon W.P., 200 psi,
synthetic
rubber hose). A fabricated torch (wand) and portable heater was equipped
with a rubber
hose which supplied natural gas. This equipment was utilized on the dry
valve fire
protection system & a mixing tank in the Self Seal area due to the cold
weather. The
manufacturer recommends this economical rubber hose be used to supply air
or water,
not natural gas. The same type hose was used at other locations throughout
the plant.
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
this hazard
are to utilize piping/flexible hosing systems as stipulated by ANSI
Z223.1-1984,
National Fuel Gas Code, Parts 3 and 5; Z21.45-1985, Flexible Connectors of
Other
Than All-Metal Construction for Gas Appliances, Parts 1 and 2; and Z21.2-
1983/Z21.2a-1985, Gas Hose Connectors for Portable Indoor Gas Fired
Equipment,
Parts 1 and 2. Safe practices would include:
1. Rubber hose be replaced with approved piping and secured with hangers of
adequate quality/strength, in a workman like manner, to prevent vibration
and
undue strains and no longer support it by laying on the floor.
2. Manual gas shutoff valves be plainly marked for the equipment they
control
and be readily accessible.
3. Flexible hose connected to equipment from piping, mobility/vibration
reasons,
be suitable and safe for the condition used and not exceed 6 feet in
length.
Suitability can be achieved by, either the hose/hose connector
manufacturer's
approval for use with natural gas or the local gas utility company's
approval.

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $675 Reduced

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,150

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,147 · Current $1,147

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 26, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,350 · Current $675 Reduced

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Dec 4, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,800 · Current $1,800

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,147 · Current $1,147

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 2, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,147 · Current $1,147

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 26, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 26, 1999

Penalty

Initial $3,150 · Current $3,150

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 4, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Penalty

Initial $900

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 26, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

May 20, 1999

Issued

May 17, 1999

Abate by

Jun 21, 1999