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 the potential hazard of fire and explosion: (a)Refrigerated Warehouse - The employer did not insure that the dust collector was located outside and did not have deflagration or an isolation system, on or about October 6, 2010. (b)Refrigerated Warehouse - The duct work transporting dust to the collector was made of a plastic material. The employer did not insure that the duct work was constructed of noncombustible materials, on or about October 6, 2010. ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is contained in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 61 "Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities" (2008 edition). * Section 10.4.3 Location. Dust collectors shall be located outside of buildings and shall be protected in accordance with Section 6.3. Inside dust collectors are permitted as long as the dust collectors meet the requirements of Exemptions. * Section 10.4.4 Construction All components of the dust collection system shall be constructed of noncombustible materials. VERIFICATION REQUIREDTION