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Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 314200288
Citation: 03003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2010
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 60
Abatement Date: 06/30/2011
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 04/07/2011 | $2,800.00 | 06/30/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2010 | $4,200.00 | 10/18/2010 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 003 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: 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 the hazard of fire and explosion: a)finishing/polishing area, Kraemer KTM S 52-12 CYN 5hp enclosureless dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal dust was located inside the building. b)finishing/polishing area, ducts from machines emitting combustible metal dusts were not fabricated and assembled with a smooth interior surface. c)finishing/polishing area, Kraemer KTM S 52-12 CYN 5hp enclosureless dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal dust; metal drum used to collect the dust was not bonded and grounded. d)finishing/polishing area, the building and area containing combustible metal dust was not designed and constructed with explosion venting. e)finishing/polishing area, the employer did not develop a program to control and minimize hazards associated with combustible metal dust, such as, but not limited to: fire and explosion protection and prevention, dust control equipment, housekeeping, control of ignition sources, control of combustible materials, emergency response, emergency preparedness, operating and maintenance procedures. NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to comply with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 484, "Standard for Combustible Metals" (2009). Additional abatement methods include, but not limited to: 1-Relocate dust collector outside the building. 2-Utilize a conductive duct with a smooth interior surface. 3-Bond and ground the metal drum to the dust collector. 4-Install pressure relief system so that deflagration venting is to a safe location outside the building. 5-Develop procedures to include an inspection, testing, and maintenance program to control and minimize the hazards associated with combustible metal dusts.