Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard: BURNS

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 severe burn injuries from fires and explosions caused by potential sources of ignition which included but were not limited to gas fired heaters and a propane powered floor sweeper that were located and utilized in Class II locations: a) Particleboard Plant, Milling/Screening- Gas fired heater(s) were located on the west wall above the maintenance department and were not located outside or in a separate dust free room or building. Heating for the area was not by an indirect means, which was approved for a Class II location. b.) Particleboard Plant, Milling/Screening - Tennant Sweeper was designated as LP and was not designated as EX and was used in atmospheres in which combustible wood dust was present. ABATEMENT NOTES: a.) Gas Heater - Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard associated with the gas heater is to locate the gas heater outside the building and to transfer the heat through duct work. b.) Tennant Sweeper - Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct the hazard associated with the Tennant Sweeper is to comply with the requirements contained in the latest edition of NFPA 505 ~ Fire Safety Standard for Powered Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use, Conversions, Maintenance, and Operation