OSHA Inspection: PROPCO MARINE PROPELLERS, INC.

Issued

Jul 28, 2006

Abate by

Aug 7, 2006

Penalty

Initial $125 · Current $125

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 the hazard of being struck sharp pieces. PVC pipe was
being used to transport
compressed air.
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to: Only use material with shatter resistance properties. (Reference
Plastic Pipe Institute
document)."
2. Follow manufacturer recommendation on application.
Date: on or about 07/19/2006
Location: Shop
Equipment: schedule 40-PSI 450 ASTM 0-175 PVC1120 pipes
Condition: The employer had installed PVC pipe to distribute compressed
air
that was being
used to operate the portable grinders being used by the employees to
smooth out the propellers
manufactured at the site.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).