Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 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:01/15/08 Location:Nomex Room Condition:Employees were exposed to dust explosion, deflagration, and other fire hazards from the CNC machines dust collection systems located inside the nomex room. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to relocate the dust collection systems outside the building. Perform a process hazard analysis and assessment on the machining/shaping/forming of nomex products and the dust collection systems. Certification verifying the design, installation, operation and maintenance of nomex explosive/combustible dust collection system met all applicable standards including, but not limited to NFPA 654. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.