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

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were not kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: The employer is failing to ensure that surfaces inside and out known as line 1 and 2; areas of bagging is being kept clean of charcoal dust which could create potential fire hazards. This was most recently documented on August 27, 2019, at Shannon County Road 341, Summersville MO, when charcoal dust had accumulated on elevated surfaces throughout enclosed building and connected structures. Employees are being exposed to possible severe burns from the potential fire hazards from the accumulation of dust located throughout the production areas. 1) Charcoal dust accumulation in the screening/shaker area was observed on machinery and electrical fixtures, covering the majority of walled and supporting structure surfaces from floor, as well as covering the tops of beams and duct work visible from the floor. Dust accumulation depth was measured at approximately 1/2 inch on top of a magnet associated with the conveyor, and 2 1/2 inches near the conveyor belt. 2) Charcoal dust accumulation in the warehouse building was observed covering the majority of wall surface from floor to ceiling and covering the tops of all beams and duct work visible from the floor. Dust accumulation depth was measured at 3 locations of the bagging area. Dust accumulation was approximately 1/2 inch, 1 inch, and 2 1/2 inches at measurement locations.