OSHA Inspection: UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER LAB FOR LASER ENERGETICS

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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 an explosion hazard:
a) On or about 8/6/08 in the OMEGA Target Bay area; the use and handling of
compressed gas systems ( i.e. transfer of compressed carbon dioxide gas
from the
cylinder to the "Light Pipe" ) was performed by person(s) not qualified to
use the
equipment or practices related to this activity.
ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Among feasible methods to abate this hazard is; provide person(s) who
transfer compressed gas
within a compressed gas system be qualified to perform such activity in
accordance with
National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA ) 55, (2005) edition, Standard
for the Storage, Use,
and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and
Stationary Containers,
Cylinders, and Tanks, paragraphs 7.3.1.1 and 7.3.1.10.1.  Guidance and
information related to
the connecting and withdrawal of compressed gases can be found in Chapter
4, Section A
dealing with the General Requirements for Safe Handling of Compressed
Gases.  Provide
accurate written instructions, drawings and procedures for the use of the
"Light Pipe" and train
Technicians and Engineers responsible for pressurizing and de-pressurizing
this device.

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

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 an explosion hazard:
a) On or about 8/6/08 in the OMEGA Target Bay area; installation of the
"platform
plate", from which the "Light Pipe" attached, was mounted using three (3)
1/4"- 20
stainless bolts along and three (3 ) one inch washers with 1/4" holes.
The University of
Rochester LLE drawing number D-NP-C-027 shows five mounting holes 0.531
diameter
while the Light Pipe support bracket was attached to the "platform plate"
using eight (8)
1/2"-13 helicoil inserts.
ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
Among feasible methods to abate this hazard is; As per University of
Rochester LLE drawing
number D-NP-C-027, install and mount the "platform plate" with bolts
and/or methods that
would have provided a secure installation eliminating or mitigating the
unexpected detachment
from the overhead mounting surface.

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $6,300

Issued

Jan 7, 2009

Abate by

Feb 9, 2009

Penalty

Initial $6,300