Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: STRUCK BY

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 being struck by material: a.On or about May 2, 2000, in Building 3, the employer used polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe when transporting compressed air at greater than 100 pounds per square inch gauge, exposing employees to the hazard of flying debris from PVC pipe rupture/explosion. b.On or about May 2, 2000, in Building 24, the employer used PVC pipe when transporting compressed air at greater than 100 pounds per square inch gauge, exposing employees to the hazard of flying debris from PVC pipe rupture/explosion. c.On or about May 2, 2000, in Building 31, the employer used PVC pipe when transporting compressed air at greater than 100 pounds per square inch gauge, exposing employees to the hazard of flying debris from PVC pipe rupture/explosion. d.On or about May 2, 2000, in Building 39, the employer used PVC pipe when transporting compressed air at greater than 100 pounds per square inch gauge, exposing employees to the hazard of flying debris from PVC pipe rupture/explosion. e.On or about May 2, 2000, in Building 130, the employer used PVC pipe when transporting compressed air at greater than 100 pounds per square inch gauge, exposing employees to the hazard of flying debris from PVC pipe rupture/explosion. Among other methods, feasible and acceptable methods to abate this hazard include to use pipes made of acrylonitrite butadiene styrene (ABS), or metal, or ensure that the PVC pipe is completely enclosed in a conduit or casing of sufficient strength to provide protection from external damage and deterioration. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED.TION