Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: On or about July 19, 2016 employees in the production area were exposed to fire and explosion hazards where the employer did not prevent the accumulation of combustible dust on elevated horizontal surfaces, walls, equipment supports, equipment, and floors. The employer did not ensure that electrical equipment, wiring methods, and installations were safe for the hazardous location. Dust had accumulated on or near fans, fluorescent light fixtures, silo arguers, electrical disconnect boxes, blowers, grinders, balers, electrical control panels, motors, densifiers, electrical outlets, and clock that were not approved for use in Class II, Division 2 areas. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.