Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100146 C05 II A Permit-required confined spaces
Inspection Nr: 1464674.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/02/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $4,588.00
Current Penalty: $4,588.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/06/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2020 | $4,588.00 | 07/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(5)(ii)(A): Any conditions making it unsafe to remove an entrance cover were not eliminated before the cover was removed: (a) On or about February 12, 2020 - Cyclones, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when all of the following steps recommended by system designer (TSI) were not followed prior to opening a cyclone hatch to clear material bridging/jams including: Thoroughly wet all areas of the system with water spray nozzles to extinguish any smoldering embers; Burner is turned off and disabled; Dryer is cooled off (as measured by dryer outlet temperature probes); Cyclone discharge airlock is turned off and disabled; Open stack damper allowing venting to atmosphere; and ID fan would be running at reduced flow condition (minimal position on ID fan damper or minimum fan speed if VFD is used).
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