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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311586499
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2009
Nr Instances: 9
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 04/01/2009
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111700
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 | 02/05/2009 | $750.00 | 04/01/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2009 | $1,250.00 | 02/15/2009 | 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 dust collection systems were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards due to the design, construction and location of the systems. Enclosureless systems were allowed indoors where they were connected to sanders having mechanical feeds; where they were not emptied at least daily; where they were located in areas routinely occupied by personnel and where they were not separated by at least 20 feet. 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".