OSHA Inspection: CRESPAC, INC.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 26, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,800 Reduced

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 the event of a
rupture, employees would be exposed to the hazard of being struck sharp
pieces of PVC pipe.
PVC pipe was being used to transport compressed air in the C-N-C room for
cleaning of
equipment, machines, and parts.
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to:"
1. Only use material with shatter resistance properties. (Reference
Plastic Pipe Institute
document).
2. Follow manufacturer recommendation on application.
On or about 04/09/2012, in the C-N-C room, employees are exposed the a
struck-by hazard
when schedule 80 PVC was used to transport 100 PSI compressed air.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited
to, evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Current $4,900

Issued

Aug 31, 2012

Abate by

Sep 6, 2012

Penalty

Current $4,900