OSHA Inspection: JOSEPH DAVIS, INC.

Issued

Jun 11, 2002

Abate by

Jul 8, 2002

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $557 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 employees were potentially
exposed to fire and explosion hazards
from the ignition of natural gas leaks because the hose, hose connections,
& manual shut-off valve associated
with portable space heating devices were not installed correctly:
a.) University of Pittsburgh ~ Bradford Campus/Bradford, PA/Sports Complex
- From the T-connection in the corner of the gymnasium, a mainliner hose
(red color) was routed vertically then
horizontally along the gymnasium's wall.  The mainliner hose was then
routed through a hole in the wall
into the corridor off of the buildings main lobby. The hose proceeded down
the wall and was routed
across the floor to a portable space heater (Silent glow/150,000 BTU).
The mainliner hose, hose
connections, and manual shut-off valve were not installed in accordance
with the National Fuel Gas
Code and ANSI A10.10 - 1990 in that:
(1) The mainliner hose & its connectors were not listed/labeled for use
with natural gas.
(2) Slip-end connectors and ring keepers (circular clamp with screw
tightener) were utilized to
affix the hose to the T-connection and the portable space heater
(3) The mainliner hose was routed through a hole in the wall to the
corridor area
(4) The total run of the mainliner hose exceeded 25-feet
(5) The manual gas shut-off valve was not located within 6-feet of the
Silent Glow space heater
ABATEMENT NOTE:
Among other methods, feasible and acceptable abatement methods to correct
the hazard are to comply
with applicable requirements noted in ANSI A10.10-1990 ~ Safety
Requirements for Space Heating
Devices - Section 7 &  NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1-1999 ~ National Fuel Gas Code
Section 5.5
Hose & Hose Connections:
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Sections 5.5.1 & 5.5.2
requires
gas utilization
equipment to be connected to the buildings piping with listed hosed and
hose connectors. ANSI A10.10
Section 7.3.11 requires hoses and fittings to be the correct type for the
fuel that is utilized by the heating
unit.
National Fuel Gas Code (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Sections 5.5.2 & 5.5.3
requires gas hose to be the
minium practical length and not pass through walls, partitions, ceilings,
or floors.  ANSI A10.10 Section
7.3.9 & 7.3.16 requires the hose and fittings to be protected  against
damage and located to minimize
damage. ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.10. requires the total run of the hose to
be short as practicable and not
exceed 25-feet.
ANSI A10.10 Section 7.3.15 prohibits the use of slip-end connectors and
ring keepers. ANSI A10.10
Section 7.3.14 requires the hose to be securely connected to fittings via
a mechanical method.
Manual Shut-off Valve:
National Fuel Gas Code  (NFPA 54/ANSI Z223.1) Section 5.5.4 requires the
manual shut-off valve to be
plainly marked and located within 6-feet of the equipment served.nt

Issued

Jun 11, 2002

Abate by

Jun 14, 2002

Penalty

Initial $573 · Current $400 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 2002

Abate by

Jul 8, 2002