Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(A)(1): The employer did not provide fire watchers whenever welding or cutting was performed, where appreciable combustible material in building construction or contents was closer than 35 feet (10.7 m) to the point of operation: On or about March 23, 2015, feed mill 3rd floor, the employer did not ensure a contractor employer provided a fire watch at all times when a contractor employee used an oxygen and acetylene torch in mash feed bin 84 where mash feed (combustible dust) was present. A contractor employee and a feed mill employee received burns from a fire at mash feed bin 84. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that appropriate precautions including fire watch are taken during welding and cutting operations.