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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312287287
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,125.00
Current Penalty: $789.00
Issuance Date: 11/03/2008
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 12/22/2008
Gravity: 03
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 | 11/26/2008 | $789.00 | 12/22/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/03/2008 | $1,125.00 | 12/22/2008 | 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 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 dust explosion, deflagration or other fire hazards from dust collectors being located inside a building. a) Finishing Area: There were two (2) Wheelabrator dust collection systems located inside of the building, as observed on or about October 3, 2008. AMONG OTHER METHODS, A FEASIBLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO RELOCATE THE DUST COLLECTION SYSTEMS OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED