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Standard Cited: 19100265 C20 I Sawmills.
Inspection Nr: 1309219.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 35
Abatement Date: 03/26/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Substance: 9130
Substance: 9135
Substance: E200
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $0.00 | 03/26/2019 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/26/2018 | $0.00 | 10/25/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/07/2018 | $0.00 | 09/17/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(i): The employer did not ensure that the dust collection system design, construction, and maintenance to include the blower collecting, and exhaust systems were designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with American National Standards Z33.1-1961 (For the Installation of Blower and Exhaust Systems for Dust, Stock, and Vapor Removal or Conveying) and Z12.2-1962 (R1969) (Code for the Prevention of Dust Explosion in Woodworking and Wood Flour Manufacturing Plants), which are incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.: a) Wood Dust Collection System: On or about April 17, 2018 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that all ducts were tightly closed on the big planer duct branch exposing employees to fire and combustible dust explosion hazards. b) Wood Dust Collection System: On or about April 17, 2018 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the exhausting fan was on the clean air side of the dust collection hopper/silo exposing employees to fire and combustible dust explosion hazards. c) Wood Dust Collection System: On or about April 17, 2018 and at times prior to, the employer did not ensure that explosion relief vents were provided for the duct systems exposing employees to fire and combustible dust explosion hazards.