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Standard Cited: 50104 A General Duty
Inspection Nr: 304331424
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 07/28/2001 X
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/25/2001
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
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Report ID: 0352410
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2001 | $1,000.00 | 07/28/2001 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/25/2001 | $3,000.00 | 07/28/2001 | Other |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: ELECTRIC
Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a), Annotated Code of Maryland: 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:On or about 03/08/01 Location:Wet Mix Room Condition:Building surfaces and equipment had not been vacuumed nor had other effective dust reduction means been taken to minimize the residual dust from the "flare ignition mixture" prior to employees using compressed air, at approximately 90 p.s.i. from a handheld nozzle, to "blowdown" the room during cleaning operations. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the requirements of NFPA 654: vacuum the area and equipment prior to blowdown; shut down or remove electrical power and other ignition sources; use only low pressure [15 p.s.i. (103kPa)] steam or compressed air to clean; ensure there are no hot surfaces in the area being cleaned capable of igniting a dust cloud or layer. (b)Date of Violation:On or about 03/08/01 Location:Dry Mix Room Condition:Building surfaces and equipment had not been vacuumed nor had other effective dust reduction means been taken to minimize the residual dust from the "flare ignition mixture" prior to employees using compressed air, at approximately 90 p.s.i. from a handheld nozzle, to "blowdown" the room during cleaning operations. Among others, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to follow the requirements of NFPA 654: vacuum the area and equipment prior to blowdown; shut down or remove electrical power and other ignition sources; use only low pressure [15 p.s.i. (103kPa)] steam or compressed air to clean; ensure there are no hot surfaces in the area being cleaned capable of igniting a dust cloud or layer. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.