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Standard Cited: 338003101 A General Duty
Inspection Nr: 307559823
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/25/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $875.00
Current Penalty: $875.00
Issuance Date: 01/10/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0452110
Contest Date: 02/03/2006
Final Order: 07/05/2006
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/05/2006 | $875.00 | 10/25/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/10/2006 | $875.00 | 10/25/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
KRS 338.031(1)(a): Each employer did not furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees: a.Employees were exposed to workplace conditions that were likely to result in fire or explosion from a Class II explosive dust which would result in serious injuries. The following plant conditions: 1. The employer did not properly neutralize or dissipate static electricity to prevent a static discharge from igniting combustible dusts in the Compound Room. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods would include: 1)Following instructions on the product label and MSDS; 2) Complying with NFPA 77 Static Electricity and NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, which is adopted by the KY State Fire Marshall. 3)Use of nonsparking tools and proper cleanup tools/procedures.