Grain elevator explosions.

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January 16, 1978

Dr. George P. Cressman, Chief
National Weather Service
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
U.S. Department of Commerce
860 13th Street
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Dear Dr. Cressman:

Grain elevator explosions over the past five years.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 6, 1978

Mr. Jack Thompson
Safety Coordinator
Houston Fire Department
410 Bagby Street
Houston, Texas 77002

Dear Mr. Thompson:

Confirming our telephone conversation this date, I am enclosing available information on grain elevator explosions over the past five years. To some extent, our information is fragmentary and incomplete, however, as it is refined, you will be kept advised.

Grain elevator explosions and fires.

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OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

February 16, 1978

Mr. W. E. Lindemann
3901 Rogers Road
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411

Dear Mr. Lindemann:

Thank you very much for your recent letter expressing concern over the causes of the recent grain elevator explosions and fires. We also are very concerned and have taken action to alert the grain and related industries of the known and suspected hazards associated with grain elevator operations.

Temperature control devices for use in the grain elevator industry.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 1, 1989

The Honorable John Heinz
United States Senator
9456 Federal Building
600 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

Dear Senator Heinz:

Thank you for your inquiry of August 23, on behalf of your constituent, Mr. James D. Topf of Topf Enterprises in Tyrone, Pennsylvania.

The recent grain elevator explosions.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 20, 1978

Mr. Robert C. Summers
Vice President and General Manager
Gravey Grain
Post Office Box 427-C
Wichita, Kansas 67201

Dear Mr. Summers:

Your recent letter addressed to President Carter was forwarded to this office for response. Your letter concerned the recent grain elevator explosions.

Grain elevator explosions.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 16, 1978

Mr. Dominque Gignoux, President
Industrial Gauging and Control, Inc.
8605 Grovemont Circle
Post Office Box 485
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20760

Dear Mr. Gignoux:

This is in response to your letter regarding grain elevator explosions. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Fire and explosions in grain elevators.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 14, 1978

Mr. David Phillips
H.M. Senior Principal Inspector
of Factories
The Triad, Stanley Road Bootle
Merseyside L20 3PG
Liverpool, England

Dear Mr. Phillips:

This is in response to your letter of December 29, 1977, to Mr. F.C. Arrioale of the City of New York, Board of Education. Mr. Arrioale forwarded your letter to us for response.

Grain elevator explosions.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 13, 1978

Mr. Jay Hennigh
Laverne, Oklahoma 73848

Dear Mr. Hennigh:

This is in response to your letter regarding grain elevator explosions. We appreciate receiving comments and recommendations on this subject. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Grain dust explosions.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

March 13, 1978

Honorable Charles Thone
House of Representatives
Washington D. C. 20515

Dear Congressman Thone:

This is in response to your correspondence transmitting a letter from Mr. Keith Wagner, Grain Dealers Mutual Insurance Company, Omaha, Nebraska, regarding grain dust explosions. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

Industries involved in peanut production.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

June 3, 1993

Greg W. Richey, CIH, CSP
Program Consultant
Galson Corporation
6601 Kirkville Road E.
Syracuse, NY 13057

Dear Mr. Richey: