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Standard Cited: 19100107 D02 Spray finishing using flammable and combustible materials.
Inspection Nr: 898505.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 50
Abatement Date: 01/15/2014
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/13/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/13/2013 | $3,500.00 | 01/15/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2013 | $7,000.00 | 11/15/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.107(d)(2): General. All spraying areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation adequate to remove flammable vapors, mists, or powders to a safe location and to confine and control combustible residues so that life is not endangered. Mechanical ventilation shall be kept in operation at all times while spraying operations are being conducted and for a sufficient time thereafter to allow vapors from drying coated articles and drying finishing material residue to be exhausted. a. On or about August 7, 2013, in the two (2) touch up powder coating area(s), employees were exposed to the hazards of combustible dust when the ventilation provided to the spray area(s) was insufficient and allowed inches of combustible dust to accumulate in the powder coating areas.