Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 95012901
Inspection Nr: 309452357
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/03/2006 X
Initial Penalty: $6,300.00
Current Penalty: $6,300.00
Issuance Date: 04/21/2006
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity:
Report ID: 0453730
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2006 | $6,300.00 | 05/03/2006 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/21/2006 | $6,300.00 | 05/03/2006 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: BURNS
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(l) 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 hazards from a hot mix asphalt facility that was operating outside manufacturer's guidelines: a) establishment - on November 10, 2005, employer was operating a hot mix asphalt facility where, among other conditions, the burner breeching plate had holes cut into it; burner linkages for gas, air, and oil were out of adjustment; tertiary fan and damper were disabled; baghouse was mud-plugged; inlet/outlet H20 pressure lines were clogged; exhaust fan limit switch by-passed; and a high velocity sleeve (meant for oil) was used with natural gas instead of a low velocity sleeve. One feasible method to reduce this hazard, among other methods, is to follow the manufacturer's guidelines which have no allowance for holes to be cut in the burner breeching plate; require burner linkages to be adjusted according to site usage; require the use of a tertiary fan and damper; require the baghouse to be in good working order (exhausting); inlet/outlet H20 pressure lines to be checked periodically to make sure they are clear for safety back-up; set the exhaust fan limit switch so the baghouse is hot enough to bake out moisture; and use the sleeve appropriate for the fuel in use (a low velocity sleeve may be used for both natural gas and oil).al
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