OSHA Inspection: WEST MISSOURI BEEF, LLC

Issued

Feb 23, 2010

Abate by

Mar 26, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish
to each of his employees employment and a place of employment that was
free from recognized
hazards that were causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical
harm to his employees.
(a)On January 21, 2010, at 3400 NW Highway B, Rockville, Missouri,
employees
working in the Beef Boning Area of the plant, were exposed to serious
injuries
from the hazard of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe rupturing or
exploding,
in that the PVC was being used as a compressed air line distribution
system for
various tools and equipment throughout the work areas.
Abatement Certification is required for this item - Use the CERTIFICATION
OF
CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET for this purpose.  Feasible and acceptable
methods to
correct this hazard, among others, include:
(1)Install black iron piping for the air distribution system;
(2)Completely enclose all above ground portions of the plastic service in
a shatter
resistant conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection
from the
external damage and deterioration; or
(3)Install approved impact resistant ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene)
pipe.

Issued

Feb 23, 2010

Abate by

Mar 26, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Issued

Feb 23, 2010

Abate by

Feb 26, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Feb 23, 2010

Abate by

Feb 26, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced