Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100022 A02 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1639563.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/12/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 06/29/2023
Final Order: 03/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: E101
Substance: E200
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/15/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/30/2023 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/12/2023 | $0.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2): The employer did not ensure that the floor of each workroom is maintained in a clean and, to the extent feasible, in a dry condition. The employer did not ensure that when wet processes are used, drainage is be maintained and, to the extent feasible, dry standing places, such as false floors, platforms, and mats are provided: a) Packing Line #2: Explosive wheat starch dust with a Kst of 28.70 bar meter/second, measuring greater than 1/32 inch thickness, accumulated on the floor of the packing room. The employer did not ensure that the work area was kept free of accumulations of fugitive dust from processing equipment, thus exposing employees to a fire and explosion hazard, on or about 12/16/22.