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

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The floor of each workroom was not maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition: The employer is failing to protect employees by establishing a regular housekeeping schedule that would reduce the accumulation of dust in the Alternatives Area, classics side. The lack of housekeeping allowed dust (wood) to accumulate on the floor in the work area, white oak wood dust is a combustible dust. This was most recently documented on March 15, 2019 at 1078 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO. Employees are exposed to severe burns, in that employees are exposed to fire hazards from the accumulation of dust located inside the building. Employees are operating equipment located in the classics side that generate dust as part of the production process.