Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Delta Wood Shaper Condition:The dust collector was located within 20 feet of another dust collector and the flexible duct, used to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (b)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Table Saw Condition:The dust collector was located within 20 feet of another dust collector and the flexible duct, used to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (c)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Delta Edge Bander Condition:The dust collector was located within 20 feet of another dust collector and the flexible duct, used to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (d)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Holz Her 1255 Vertical Panel Saw Condition:A flexible duct, to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (e)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the High Pak Midwest Saw Condition:A flexible duct, to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (f)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Grainger Model 1Z863 B Router Condition:A flexible duct, to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. (g)Date of Violation:09/01/09 Location:Shop Area Equipment:Enclosureless Dust Collector for the Cut Off Saw Condition:A flexible duct, to convey air and materials, was nonconductive material, and was not bonded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to relocate the dust collection systems at a minimum of 20 feet from an area, routinely occupied by personnel, which means a lunch room, meeting place, or any routinely staffed work station. Also, the dust collection systems, must by located at least 20 feet from any means of egress and maintain at least 20 feet from each other. The collected dust must by removed daily or more frequently to ensure efficient operation. Installation, operation, and maintenance of the enclosureless dust collection systems must meet all applicable standards including, but not limited to, NFPA 664. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.