Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.272(l)(1): Fabric dust filter collectors, which were a part of a pneumatic dust collection system in the grain handling facility, were not equipped with a monitoring device that would indicate a pressure drop across the surface of the filter: The employer does not ensure that fabric dust filter collectors which are part of a pneumatic dust collection system are equipped with a monitoring device that would indicate a pressure drop across the surface of the filter. This violation occurred on or about September 18, 2014, outside the commodity barn where employees were exposed to dust explosion and fire hazards when using the hammer mill and hay grinder without a functioning monitoring device on the dust collection system. 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 fabric dust filter collectors which are part of a pneumatic dust collection system is equipped with a monitoring device that would indicate a pressure drop across the surface of the filter.