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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 313964199
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/24/2010
Initial Penalty: $2,125.00
Current Penalty: $2,125.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date: 03/10/2010
Final Order: 12/09/2010
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 12/09/2010 | $2,125.00 | 03/24/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2010 | $2,125.00 | 03/24/2010 | 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 12/15/09, in the grinding room, the dust collection system: #6 Blower( Model 6005FD) /# 9 Cyclone System (Sterling Systems, a Division of the Sterling Blower Company) was located inside and it was not equipped with explosion protection per NFPA 654, exposing employees to fire and/or deflagration hazards. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED Among feasible methods to abate this hazard is to provide fire/deflagration protection for dust collectors in accordance with National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 654, 2006 Edition, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. Chapter 7, Section 7.13 Air-Material Separators (Air Separation Devices). Section 7.13.1.1.1 - " Where an explosion hazard exists, air-material separators shall be located outside of buildings" or follow Section 7.13.1.1.2./Section 7.1.2 Explosion Protection for Equipment.