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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314015025
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,375.00
Current Penalty: $900.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/01/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/05/2010 | $900.00 | 08/01/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2010 | $1,375.00 | 04/19/2010 | 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 fire and/or deflagration hazard: a) On or about 01/07/10, in the production/small baler area, a dust collector (Kernic System, volume= 165cf) 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.