OSHA Inspection: COLLINSVILLE CUSTOM KITCHENS, INC.

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Aug 29, 2003

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $360 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 physical harm to employees in that
employees were
exposed to flying plastic projectiles due to an excessive operating
pressure in excess of 100
psi as referenced in ANSI/ASME B31.8-1999.  Among other methods, one
feasible and
accepted means to correct this hazard is to replace the current PVC
compressed air piping
system with materials suitable for maximum air pressure such as metal
pipes or approved
hose reels:
In the Veneer Department, an 1 1/2" PVC air system spanning approximately
110'
was used in the transport of compressed air at an operating pressure of
approximately
150 psi supplied by an Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor, Model 7100, Serial
01002243, 80 gal. capacity.  The above stated hazard presented a potential
for PVC
explosion with likely lacerations to exposed employees from plastic
shrapnel.
**Abatement documentation required for this item**

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Jul 25, 2003

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $360 Reduced

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Jul 21, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $900 Reduced

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Jul 25, 2003

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $360 Reduced

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Aug 8, 2003

Penalty

Initial $450 · Current $270 Reduced

Issued

Jul 15, 2003

Abate by

Aug 29, 2003