Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employmnent 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: A. Clarion Boards, Inc. - Employees were potentially exposed to dust explosion hazards and burn injuries because written procedures to manage changes associated with process materials, technology, equipment, procedures, and facilities were not established and implemented: 1.) For Production areas and equipment that included but were not limited to the Yard areas and equipment, Refiner, Flash Tube Dryer system, Energy plant, Press area, cutting and sanding areas and equipment, and dust collection equipment, the Company had not developed and implemented written Management of Change procedures for ensuring that potential changes to production equipment and dust control equipment do not result in fires, dust explosions, and the propagation of deflagrations, explosions, and flame fronts through equipment, machinery, and air systems. Examples of changes which were not handled through a Management of Change procedure included, but were not limited to, the elimination of the contracted Utility Crew, and changes to employees shift hours. NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, Sections 4.3.1 through 4.3.2 and 10.7, and 10.7.2 states: 4.3.1 - The management-of-change procedures shall ensure that the following issues are addressed prior to any change: (1) Technical basis for the proposed change (2) Safety and health implications (3) Whether the change is permanent or temporary (4) Modifications to operating and maintenance procedures (5) Employee training requirements (6) Authorization requirements for the proposed change 4.3.2 - Implementation of the management-of-change procedures shall not be required for replacements-in-kind. 10.7 - Management shall implement and maintain a system to evaluate proposed changes to the facility and processes, both physical and human, for the impact on safety, loss prevention, and control. 10.7.2 - Management of change shall include review of all projects involving the following: (1) Occupancy and process changes involving storage configurations and heights, process equipment and materials, or rates of production (2) Changes to all fire protection and alarm systems (3) Exposure changes(4) Human element changes involving key members of loss prevention programs (5) New construction or modification to an existing structure ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means to correct the conditions noted in Instance A.) include but are not limited to: Complying with applicable requirements noted in NFPA 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities by establishing and implementing written management of change procedures.