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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 312423411
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 01/30/2009
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 32
Abatement Date: 03/04/2009
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111100
Contest Date: 02/12/2009
Final Order: 06/15/2009
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/15/2009 | 03/04/2009 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/2009 | $2,500.00 | 03/04/2009 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 exposed to possible fire, explosion or deflagration injuries in that the wood flour dust generated was not collected to prevent accumulation: Throughout The Facility - Employees who were working in areas served by wood dust collection systems, such as cyclones, were exposed to fire and/or explosion hazards due to the design, construction and location of the systems. Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the procedures in the NFPA document 664, "Standards for the Prevention of Fire and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities."