OSHA Inspection: HUSMANN PLUMBING

Issued

Apr 10, 2009

Abate by

May 5, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

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 injuries from an explosion and fire hazards:
a) On or about November 24, 2008, the employer as the creating/exposing
contractor did not
protect employees/workers from explosion and fire hazards in that;
1) The piping outlets to the first floor fire places were not capped or
plugged until
connected to the appliances.
2) The L.P. piping system was not inspected and tested prior to pressuring
the
system.
3) Ignition sources were not controlled during the pressurizing of the
L.P.
system.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this
hazardous condition would be to inspect all gas piping and appliances in
accordance with
NFPA section 54, and the International Fuel Gas Code.
Abatement Verification:  Abatement certification and documentation is
required for this
item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Apr 10, 2009

Abate by

May 5, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100

Issued

Apr 10, 2009

Abate by

May 5, 2009

Issued

Apr 10, 2009

Abate by

May 5, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $2,100