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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 302539556
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $1,750.00
Current Penalty:
Issuance Date: 02/02/2001
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/19/2002
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date: 02/26/2001
Final Order: 02/11/2002
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/11/2002 | 04/19/2002 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2001 | $1,750.00 | 03/07/2001 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 in that employees were exposed to fire/explosion hazard(s) from the work place's dust/fiber collection systems. a.Finishing Department - Employees were not protected from the hazards of fire and explosion from the ignition of the contents of the Torit and Aget dust/fiber collection units. The Torit and Aget dust collection systems serviced finishing operations including, but not limited to, sanding, grinding, routing and lathing. ABATEMENT NOTE - Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to comply with the requirements of the "National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 68, Venting of Deflagrations"; "NFPA 69, Explosion Prevention Systems"; and "NFPA 650, Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Handling Combustible Materials".