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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 314021668
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 06/10/2010
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 46
Abatement Date: 10/10/2010
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Substance: E101
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 09/23/2010 | $2,100.00 | 10/10/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/10/2010 | $2,100.00 | 07/27/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: 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 in that employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to not controlling static electricity ignition sources: a)production area, enclosed screw conveyors used to transport shredded/ground polyurethane to material storage hoppers were not bonded and grounded to control ignition hazards from static sparks. b)production area, pneumatic ducting system used to transport processed polyurethane materials from storage hoppers to the weighing hopper and then to the blend tank were not bonded and grounded to control ignition hazards from static sparks. c)production area, seven cyclone dust separators throughout the production area were not bonded and grounded to control ignition hazards from static sparks. One feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to install explosion protection in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Dust Particulate Solids (2006), section 9.3.1.3 states "Bonding and grounding with a resistance of less than 1.0 x 106 ohms to ground shall be provided for conductive components."