Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:02/14/02 Location:Block Area Condition:Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the generation of combustible aluminum dust fines while cutting blocks of aluminum to produce aluminum honeycomb products. (b)Date of Violation:04/16/02 Location:Block Area Condition:Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the generation of combustible aluminum dust fines while cutting blocks of aluminum to produce aluminum honeycomb products. (c)Date of Violation:05/07/02 Location:Block Area Condition:Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards from the generation of combustible aluminum dust fines while cutting blocks of aluminum to produce aluminum honeycomb products. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with NFPA 651, Standard for the Machining and Finishing of Aluminum and the Production of Handling of Aluminum Powder. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.