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Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 986315.015
Citation: 01032B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 40
Abatement Date: 02/09/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/12/2015 | $0.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $6,300.00 | 02/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 032B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present. On or about July 28, 2014 the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment in the production area was approved for use in areas with build-up of combustible dust exposing employees to flash fire hazards in the following instances: a) Industrial fan located in the organic area of production b) General purpose transformer located in the lime area of production c) Electrical receptacle located in scale and packaging area d) Non-intrinsically safe electrical components providing current to loader in scale and packaging area e) Electrical outlet and breaker box without cover in the production area