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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310231501
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $960.00
Issuance Date: 03/31/2008
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/15/2008
Gravity: 02
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/22/2008 | $960.00 | 05/15/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/31/2008 | $1,600.00 | 05/15/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to dust explosion, deflagration or other fire hazards due to the improper installation and use of the Grizzly dust collectors: a) Mill Area: Grizzly enclosureless dust collectors were connected to the mechanically fed Timesaver Speed Belt Sander, as observed on or about January 29, 2008. b) Mill Area: Grizzly enclosureless dust collectors were not separated from each other by at least 20 feet, as observed on or about January 29, 2008. c) Mill Area: Collected dust was not removed from the Grizzly enclosureless dust collectors daily or more frequently to ensure efficient operation, as observed on or about January 29, 2008. AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO FOLLOW THE NFPA 664 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENCLOSURELESS DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED