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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 310988712
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/04/2008 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 07/25/2008
Final Order: 07/07/2010
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/07/2010 | $5,000.00 | 08/04/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2008 | $5,000.00 | 08/04/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
P.L. 91-596 Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer does not furnish employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees are exposed to the hazard(s) of fire and/or explosion: a.Warehouse #6 - On or about 02/07/2008, a dust collector (COLBD01) was installed inside Warehouse #6, exposing employees to fire and/or explosion hazards. The explosion relief venting of the collector was also directed into a walkway used by employees. One feasible means of abatement would be to locate the dust collector outside or install ductwork to safely vent internal gases resulting from a deflagration to the outside, as referenced by NFPA 61 2008 & 2002: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, Chapter 10.4.3 and Chapter 10.4.2. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days, the employer must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to prevent the hazards described in instance a, above.ce