Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:05/28/08 Location:Deburring Area Equipment:Central Machinery Dust Collector, Item: #45378, Model 45378 Condition:Employees were exposed to aluminum dust explosion, deflagration and other fire hazards from an aluminum buffing operation with a dry-type dust collection system located within the room where buffing is performed. (b)Date of Violation:05/28/08 Location:Deburring Area Equipment:Burlington Sanders Metal Sanding Machine Equipped With Wet Collector Condition:Employees were exposed to explosion, deflagration and other fire hazards from an aluminum sanding operation with a wet-type dust collection system. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to relocate the dry-type dust collection systems outside the building. Perform a process hazard analysis and assessment of both the dry-type collection system and the wet-type collection system. Establish a certification program, verifying the deign, installation, operation and maintenance of aluminum dust collection system met all applicable standards including, but not limited to NFPA 484. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.