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Standard Cited: 19100307 F03 Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1295906.015
Citation: 02005
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $19,918.00
Current Penalty: $17,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/26/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 33
Abatement Date: 08/07/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/23/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/23/2018 | $17,000.00 | 08/07/2018 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/26/2018 | $19,918.00 | 08/07/2018 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(f)(3): The employer did not use dust-tight protection techniques for equipment in Class II, Division 2 and Class III locations. (a) Circuit Breaker Panel - Structural Line 'B' MCC; on February 13, 2018, where 480V Circuit Breaker B24 had an open door exposing live parts. The panel is located in a Class II location and Class II combustible sawdust was entering the panel because doors protecting the circuit breakers were open. (b) Circuit Breaker Panel - Structural Line 'B' MCC; on February 13, 2018, where 480V Circuit Breaker B41 had an open door exposing live parts. The panel is located in a Class II location and Class II combustible sawdust was entering the panel because doors protecting the circuit breakers were open. Merritt Bros Lumber Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 963986, citation number 1, item number 4b and was affirmed as a final order on May 14, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 5400 E Highway 54, Athol, ID 83801. NOTE: Abatement certification AND documentation are required for this item.