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Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 314033390
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,250.00
Current Penalty: $625.00
Issuance Date: 08/20/2010
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/21/2010
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/08/2010 | $625.00 | 11/21/2010 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/20/2010 | $1,250.00 | 11/21/2010 | 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 likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Employees were exposed to the hazards associated with dust explosions, deflagration or other fire hazards. On or about April 28, 2010, the Donaldson Torrit cyclone and filtering system, Model #36 was located inside of the building. Among other methods, a feasible abatement method to correct this hazard is to comply with NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Dust Explosions from Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids. Section 7.13.1.1.1, of the standard, and to locate the dust cyclone and filtering system outside of the building. DOCUMENTATION AND CERTIFICATION ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.