Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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 fire, explosion, and deflagration hazards from dust collectors that processed combustible dust which were located inside the building and could propagate an explosion: a) Receiving Room, Advantage Metal Powders, Inc., 44 Spleen Rd. Ridgeway, PA: On or about October 23, 2020, employees were potentially exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the dust collector located inside the building, on the wall adjacent to the production area. The dust collector collected combustible dust from materials including, but not limited to, steel and iron powdered metal mixes. b) Receiving Room, Advantage Metal Powders, Inc., 44 Spleen Rd. Ridgeway, PA: On or about October 23, 2020, employees were potentially exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the dust collector that was not equipped with approved devices to prevent the propagation of a dust explosion and associated flame fronts throughout the dust collection system and associated ductwork. The dust collector collected combustible dust from materials including, but not limited to, steel and iron powdered metal mixes.