OSHA Inspection: CLEARVIEW INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Sep 7, 2007

Abate by

Oct 25, 2007

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

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 at a pressure of 100
psi being transported
by PVC pipes in the facility.  On or about 08/17/07, in the shop area PVC
pipes was used to
transport compressed air into area where needed.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to replaced the PVC pipe with an impact resistant
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe.
This pipe is recommended by the plastic pipe institute for this purpose.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

Sep 7, 2007

Abate by

Oct 3, 2007

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225

Issued

Sep 7, 2007

Abate by

Oct 3, 2007

Penalty

Initial $525 · Current $525

Issued

Sep 7, 2007

Abate by

Sep 12, 2007

Issued

Sep 7, 2007

Abate by

Sep 12, 2007