OSHA Inspection: OASIS KITCHEN

Issued

2000-12-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2000-12-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $600.00 · Current $360.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Nevada Revised Statute 618.375(1):  The employer did not furnish
employment and a place
of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or
likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees:
(a)  Employees of Oasis Kitchens were exposed to injuries resulting from
being struck
by fragments of schedule 40 PVC pipe, used to distribute up to 60 psig
compressed
air, which is not recommended by the manufacturer because of heat
breakdown and
potential fragmentation.
One feasible and acceptable method, among others, would be to replace the
PVC pipe
with a pipe capable of withstanding compressed air distribution.
Reference:  PVC manufacturer's data caution and warning notices which
state: "Do
not use compressed air or gas for pressure testing", "PVC and CPVC
products are
not recommended for use in compressed air or gas systems", and "The
manufacturer
does not recommend its PVC or CPVC products for use in air or compressed
gas
systems.  PVC and CPVC pipe, fittings, and valves are excellent products
for the
transport of water and corrosive chemicals.  But there are a number of
other piping
products that are especially designed and suited for compressed air and
gases."

Issued

2000-11-22 00:00:00

Abate by

2000-11-25 00:00:00