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4 THEl TRAVELLERS THE TRAVELERS INSURANCE COMPANY THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMP^yE k V E3 AMHLER. PENNSYLVANIA r "Hr# S.*:. Kenoky, Safety Director Certain-Teed Products Corporation P.r. Box 113 Arcbler, Pennsylvania 190C? L ~i J APR 4 1969 ENGINEERING DEPT. Address all correspondenceCJb.'ITUN-TEED PRODUCTS COIU'URATION THE TRAVELERS Engineering and Loss Control ii Perm Center Plaza Phila., Pa. 15103 LOCATION OF PREMISES Aribler, ft*. - Upe Flank PERSON WITH WHOM RESULTS OF INSPECTION WERE DISCUSSED t'r. S.n. tionoky, Safety Director DATE OF INSPECTION DATE OF CONFIRMATION >2h-69 PRODUCER 3-28-6? Johnson ft Elifgins, f.'IC UNE SURVEYED 3 COMP. FIRE (2 FltfcT ] UAB. n nmapv On Karch 21, 19&9, a safety survey of tbo Atiblcr Pipe Tlnnt tina cade in company with hr. Konoky, Safety Director. Housekeeping inside of tire plant was found to be very gpod with the exception of tlie naintenance step which was found to be ir* noed of a ncral clear* up. I Ye were informed by Kr. Fonofcy that tlm Maintenance shop is at this tiae beir.t; ! considered for a thorough tiounecleanir.^. There was no dust exposure in evidence at tills tiae and the dust collodion system nrw employed a;7pcara to bo crnnletcly effective. At the tisc of our survey particular attention was devoted to the handling, store;', and use of I-.P.Oas and an inspection of the lift trucks and outside I .T>. f*as strra.-e arfea was nado. As n result of cvr ire:**ction the follcuinp refects were found to exist on nary of the lift trucks: 1. Flexible pas hoses chafin;; on tho body of tho lift truck. 2. Loose pis cylinder braekots. 3. Broken pas cylinder'straps and strap damps. Also, t'uere arc no varr.iru; sirr.s or s:jp!^j(; regulations ir. Ute lift truck re pair art a. Furthermore, I feel it was rauDually a.Teed that improvuisent could be cade in Uv-. outside L.i'. Gan atora. o area. A:; a result of cur safety survey the foUn.it;j recoraondaticrs are boii.j sukiitted for ;t)ur attention. ; '/////yj.r- Signature v:ii:r PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT This report it bated upon conditions and practices observed and information supplied by management personnel at the time f| not purport to list oil hozords nor to indicate thot other hazards do not exist. Inspections and recommendations mode by The Travel] and designed to assist insureds in the establishment and maintenance of their own safety activities. The Travelers ossumes no | monooement ond control of these activities nor for tne correction of the conditions pointed out herein. I-2IIJA BCV. 3-ii nroiiixii CTD006805 r Kr. S.E. honoky, Safety Utrectcr Certair-Teed Products Cbrporation P.0. Box 113 Anbler, Pennsylvania 19002 2 3-20-69 Roc. f60-$ Resubmitted A handrail should he installed at tho steps on the Ho.2 pipe machine. In this area the floor is normally wot and thero have been injuries duo to Phils on the steps fren this pipe machine. Pew Tiecomendationa Fee. #69-1 A protective sloove should be plncod over tho flexible gas hnso or. lift trucks to protect the hoso fron excessive wear due to rubbing against the truck chassis. Roc. #69-? All lift truck pas cylinder aour.ting platfoms and brackets should bo checked and all loose platforms end brackets should bo tightened to properly secure tho cylinder and provent loosening and damage to gas lines. Rec. 167-3 All broken gaa cylinder straps and strap claiaps should bo repaired or replaced to provide secure attachment of cylinder. Rec. ft69-h Smoking should be prohibited in tlw lift truck rupsir area. "5'e Snaking" algos should be posted and this area should be considered a high hazard area and weldors notified that no welding should be done in or within 20* of this area unless special permission is granted by tho plant safety supervisor. Roc. Tour L.P. fas supplier should he requested to rake an inspection of the outside gas storage area. The purpose of this inspection bolnr to dcterainc tho adequacy end continuity of tho eloctrical grounding of tanks and discharge lines, and in general femulate rocecwor.dations to bring this installation up to standard condition. Warning aigna and operating instructions that are rusted or otherwise undistinguishable should be replaced. The pas discharge pipe leading frea the pas storage tank 13 bcr.t, pipe throads and Joints ere rusting, and the piping is poorly supported. This discharge line should he replaced and properly supported. he are rending t'r. iTcnoky a supply' of "T o Snoldn;:" signs for posting whern needed and also a complete seriua of dash safety buiietir.3 and safe driving pamphlets for his review to supplcacnt your fleot accident prevention activity. k'e wish to thank Mr. Hcnoly for his tine and courtesy during thin survey. LX'trl: Orig. i2 - as shown Ice - J'r. Villisn Hoyland Johnson Higgins 63 Wall Street, ITT." jLcc - Eng. and L.J. EO Jotm lcc - Flic CTD006806