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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312308117
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/28/2009 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,800.00
Issuance Date: 09/25/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 02/12/2009 | $1,800.00 | 04/28/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/14/2008 | $1,800.00 | 01/28/2009 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/25/2008 | $3,000.00 | 10/28/2008 | 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: a) On or about 7/1/08, in the Bulk Dock area; the Flex-Kleen dust collector, model 84BUBS 26IIG- serial # 13-52-1883S, was located inside and was not equipped with explosion prevention, relief, and venting techniques exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. b) On or about 7/1/08, on the 3rd floor production area; the Flex-Kleen dust collector, model 84BUBS 26IIG- serial # M38386, was located inside and was not equipped with explosion prevention, relief, and venting techniques exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. c) On or about 7/1/08, on the 3rd floor production area; the two Mikrophol dust collectors for line 51 and 52 and Mills 1&2, model 36S83OB were located inside and were not equipped with explosion prevention, relief, and venting techniques exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. d) On or about 7/1/08, in the Bulk Dock area; the Smoot dust collector for the rail car unloading system, model 72FR24CS, was located inside and was not equipped with explosion prevention, relief, and venting techniques exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. e) On or about 7/1/08, on the 3rd floor production area; the Smoot dust collector for bulk receiver to granulated conveyor, model 60FR36CS was located inside and were not equipped with explosion prevention, relief, and venting techniques exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. Among feasible methods to abate this hazard is; provide fire/deflagration protection for dust collectors in accordance with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 61, (2008) edition, standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, Chapter 6, Explosion Prevention, Relief and Venting, paragraphs 6.3.1 and 6.3.2., see NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting, and NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIREDATION