Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:On or About 05/28/14 Location:Disintegrator Room Equipment:SEM Model F-034BF Condition:Employees were exposed to dust explosion or other fire hazards due to the potential ignition of combustible paper dust in a dust collection system that was located in the work area and was not protected by containment, suppression, inerting, or other methods of preventing the propagation of a deflagration or fire into areas occupied by employees. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to comply with the guidelines outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.