Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: DUST&FUMES

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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: (a)Date of Violation:02/01/10 Location:Shipping/Receiving Department in Workshop Equipment:Donaldson-Torit Dust Collector, Model: #8-AN, Serial: #16622288-002 Condition:Employees were exposed to potential dust explosions and fire hazards from the ignition of wood dust in the cyclone collector that was operating at 4,260 cubic feet per minute and which recycled the exhaust air inside the building. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with guidelines outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.