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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C Hazardous (classified) locations.
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Inspection Nr: 1288152.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/09/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/24/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/06/2018 | $0.00 | 07/24/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/09/2018 | $12,934.00 | 07/24/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c): Electrical equipment in a hazardous (classified) location was not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: On or about May 8, 2018, the employer did not ensure locations that have a presence of combustible dust use electrical equipment that is intrinsically safe, approved for the location or safe for the hazardous location. a) In the wire draw cages, a Guardair 55 gallon industrial vacuum was used for cleaning combustible dusts exposing employees to dust explosion, deflagration and other fire hazards. b) In the wire draw cages, overhead lights provided are not approved for the location, exposing employees to dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards. c) In the wire draw cages, outlets and panel disconnects are not approved for the location, exposing employees to dust explosion, deflagration and other fire hazards.