OSHA Inspection: SKIP'S SPRING SERVICE

Issued

Sep 10, 2007

Abate by

Sep 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $180 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 could be exposed to injuries resulting from being struck by
fragments
of Schedule 40 PVC pipe, if catastrophic failure should occur. The PVC
pipe was
used to distribute up to 115 psi of compressed air, which is not
recommended by
the manufacturer because of heat breakdown and potential fragmentation.
One feasible method, among others, would be to replace the PVC with a pipe
capable of withstanding compressed air distribution.
Reference: PVC manufacturers 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", and finally, from PW Pipe, "Do not use PVC pipe
for pressurized air systems.  Injury or death may result due to the
catastrophic
nature of pipe failure should failure occur.  Rapid expansion of
compressed air
could propel shards of plastic through the area.gh

Issued

Sep 10, 2007

Abate by

Sep 13, 2007

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $180 Reduced

Issued

Sep 10, 2007

Abate by

Sep 13, 2007