Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 polyvinyl chloride pipe fragmentation: a. On or about June 11, 2020 and at times prior, employees working and walking near saw operators, were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying shards of polyvinyl chloride piping, in that; the compressed air (120 p.s.i) was passed through polyvinyl chloride piping from the air compressor to the branch and air hose connections. b. On or about June 11, 2020 and at times prior, employees working and walking near the Alpine Ram Easy Roller Truss, were exposed to the hazard of being struck by flying shards of polyvinyl chloride piping, in that; the compressed air (120 p.s.i.) was passed through polyvinyl chloride piping from the air compressor to the branch and air hose connections.