Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100307 C02 I Hazardous (classified) locations.
Inspection Nr: 1460679.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/13/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $12,145.00
Current Penalty: $6,072.00
Issuance Date: 04/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2020 | $6,072.00 | 05/13/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2020 | $12,145.00 | 05/13/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.307(c)(2)(i): Equipment in hazardous (classified) location(s) was not approved for the ignitable or combustible properties of the specific gas, vapor, dust, or fiber that was or could be present: Ball, Bounce, and Sport, Inc. (d.b.a. Hedstrom Plastics.) located at 211 West Geneva Street in Dunkirk, Ohio. On or about February 4, 2020 the employer did not ensure equipment was approved for the class of the location it is used. Employees were exposed to fire hazard in that the Nortech Compressed Air-Powered Vacuum used in the mixing area was not rated for use in class I, II, or III locations.
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