Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
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Inspection Nr: 311127906
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/07/2008
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 01/18/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date: 02/01/2008
Final Order: 06/02/2008
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/02/2008 | $4,500.00 | 02/07/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/18/2008 | $4,500.00 | 02/07/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: DUST&FUMES
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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 fire and deflagration hazards: On or about August 9, 2007 employees were exposed to fire and deflagration hazards in and around the planer room enclosure where the planer room enclosure was not built in accordance to NFPA 664, Section 6.4.2.1 to prevent or relieve deflagration pressures from propagating into adjacent interior spaces. Among other methods, the following are feasible and acceptable methods to abate or minimize the hazards: Install pressure-relief vents in the exterior walls of the planer room enclosure constructed to prevent breach and propagation of a dust explosion into adjacent areas occupied by employees.
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