Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces were kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: (a)American Engineered Products, LLC at 605 4th Street Southeast, De Smet, SD 57231: On or about and at times prior to May 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from potential fire, deflagration and explosion hazards involving accumulated powder coating which is a Class II combustible dust in excess of 1/32 inch on surface areas such as the foundation, walls, and other equipment within the areas surrounding the spray booth, were effectively kept clean. This condition exposed employees to the hazard of fire and explosion involving Class II combustible powder coating dust. Abatement Note: Immediate cleaning is warranted whenever a dust layer of 1/32-inch thickness (thickness of a typical paper clip) accumulates over 5% of the surface area in the work area. Surfaces that can accumulate dust include foundation, walls, and tops of equipment. Also, compressed air should not be used to clean areas as it only functions to scatter dust further.