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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311586481
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/29/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/19/2009 | $1,000.00 | 03/31/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/29/2009 | $1,500.00 | 02/11/2009 | 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 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 the hazard of dust explosion, deflagration or other fire hazards: a.Site - Employees who were working in areas served by the dust collection system were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards due to the design, construction and location of the system. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow the criteria set forth in the NFPA Standard 664 (2007 Edition) "Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities".