OSHA Inspection: LEO'S CAR WASH #4

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 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:
a.) Wash Bay/Break Room/Office - Employee(s) were potentially exposed to
fire and explosion
hazards from the ignition of natural gas because the gas line (All Trade
Commercial Grade 3/8-inch ID
synthetic hose) for the office heater was not installed correctly. The gas
line was routed from the
heater in the wash bay across the ceiling and through the wall of the
break room.  In the break room,
the gas line was spliced and routed through the wall into the office.  The
gas line was then joined to a
small heater mounted on the wall of the office. The entire run of the
flexible hose was approximately
15 - 20 feet. All of the connections and splices were accomplished with
spider clamps (circular ring
with screws) that were not approved/listed. The hose utilized to convey
the gas was not
listed/approved as evidenced by the lack of applicable ASTM markings. The
National Fuel Gas Code
The fittings utilized to join the hose must also be listed/approved.
These connectors consist of
compressed fittings.  ANSI Z223.1 Part 5:
* Paragraph 5.5.1 requires the hose/flexible tubing utilized to convey the
gas must be
listed/approved for use with natural gas.
* Paragraph 5.5.2 prohibits flexible hose utilized for gas distribution to
pass through walls,
pass from one room to another, and be a minimum of 6-feet in length.
FEASIBLE METHODS OF ABATEMENT:
ANSI Z223.1 Paragraph 5.5.3 only permits the use of approved/listed
flexible hose to be connected to
the building's gas piping system if the gas utilization equipment requires
mobility or is subject to
vibration. In lieu of utilizing a flexible hose:
1. Replace the rubber hose with approved piping that is secured with
hangers
of adequate
quality/strength.
2. Manual gas shut-off valves must be plainly marked and within 6-feet of
the gas utilization
equipment.
3. Fittings utilized to join the piping must be listed and approved and
installed in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas Code.

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $150 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $200 Reduced

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Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 7, 2000

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $116 Reduced

Issued

Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

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Nov 30, 2000

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Nov 2, 2000

Abate by

Nov 30, 2000