OSHA Inspection: AMERIWOOD INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Oct 11, 2009

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,250 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

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 wood dust explosions, deflagrations, or other fire hazards
because methods
were not utilized to ensure proper collection of and prevent ignition of
combustible wood dust
during the generation, handling, and collection operations:
a.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Seneca dust collector, model # 400-T-10,
located on the
North side of the facility's courtyard, was provided with deflagration
isolation devices
to prevent deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the
upstream work area.
b.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20,
2009, the
employer did not ensure the Carter dust collector, model #376 RF-10,
located on the
South side of the facility's courtyard, was provided with deflagration
isolation devices
to prevent deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the
upstream work area.
c.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Torit dust collector, model #376 RFH-12,
located on the
West side of the facility, was provided with deflagration isolation
devices to prevent
deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the upstream and down
stream work
areas.
d.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Torit dust collector, model #376 RF-8, located
on the West
side of the facility, was provided with deflagration isolation devices to
prevent
deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the upstream work area.
e.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Dustkop SA Baghouse, model #FH 58-1DE-SP,
located in
the Edge Line department, was located outside of the building, had the
blower fan down
stream of the dust collector and was provided with deflagration isolation
devices to
prevent deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the upstream
and down stream
work areas. The Dustkp SA Baghouse, model #FH 58-1DE-SP, as installed, did
not meet
any of the exceptions listed in NFPA 664 8.2.2.5.1.4.
f.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Dustkop SA Vacuum enclosureless dust
collector, model
#FT64-SP, located in the Laminator department, was located outside the
building and
was not permitted to recycle air back into the facility without being
equipped with a fire
supression system.
g.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the storage silo baghouse, located on the South
side of thefacility's courtyard, was equipped with deflagration isolation
devices to prevent
deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the upstream storage
silo.
h.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Donaldson dust collector, model #376 RFH-12,
located on
the South side of the facility, was equipped with a deflagration isolation
device to prevent
deflagration propagation from the dust collector to the upstream work
areas.
Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method
to
correct this hazard is to comply with National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 664
"Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking
Facilities" (2007),
including, but not limited to: a) Install a deflagration detection and
suppression system in
accordance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 664. b) Locate fans on the clean air
side of dust collectors
in accordance with Chapter 8 of NFPA 664. c) Locate dust collectors
outside of buildings
according to Chapter 8 of NFPA 664. d) Install fire suppression equipment
in dust collectors in
accordance with chapter 8 of NFPA 664.
Abatement Schedule
Step 1-A written detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area
Director
outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering controls,
instrumentation, and equipment to protect employees from fire and
deflagration
hazards related to combustible dust as referenced in this citation.  This
plan
shall
include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be
consistent with the abatement dates required by this citation:
(1)Evaluation of engineering control options;
(2)Selection of optimum control methods and completion of design; and
(3)Procurement, installation and operation of selected control measures;
All proposed control measures shall be approved for each particular use by
a
person competent in fire and deflagration control of combustible dusts.
At the
conclusion of the 60-day period, the detailed plan for abatement shall be
submitted to the area director.
Step 2-Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of
feasible
engineering controls upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving
compliance.
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 purchaseor repair of the equipment, photographic or video
evidence of abatement, or other written
records.t,

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,625 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Aug 11, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 28, 2009

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,300 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Aug 11, 2009

Penalty

Initial $25,000 · Current $16,250 Reduced

Hazardous substances M102

General-duty citation text

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 wood dust explosions, deflagrations, or other fire hazards
because methods
were not utilized to ensure proper collection of and prevent ignition of
combustible wood dust
during the generation, handling, and collection operations:
a.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Seneca dust collector, model # 400-T-10,
located on the
North side of the facility's courtyard, was equipped with spark detection
and suppression
equipment in the duct work upstream of the collector.
b.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Carter dust collector, model #376 RF-10,
located on the
South side of the facility's courtyard, was equipped with spark detection
and suppression
equipment in the duct work upstream of the collector.
c.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Torit dust collector, model #376 RFH-12,
located on the
West side of the facility, was equipped with spark detection and
suppression equipment
in the duct work upstream of the collector.
d.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Torit dust collector, model #376 RF-8, located
on the West
side of the facility, was equipped with spark detection and suppression
equipment in the
duct work upstream of the collector.
e.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20,
2009, the
employer did not ensure the Dustkop SA Baghouse, model #FH 58-1DE-SP,
located in
the Edge Line department, was equipped with spark detection and
suppression equipment
in the duct work upstream of the collector.
f.Ameriwood Industries, Inc. located in Tiffin, Ohio:  On or about January
20, 2009, the
employer did not ensure the Dustkop SA Vacuum enclosureless dust
collector, model
#FT64-SP, located in the Laminator department, was equipped with spark
detection and
suppression equipment in the duct work upstream of the collector.
This employer has received a citation for this standard or a substantially
similar standard as
reflected in inspection #311603179, citation #1, item #1, issued on August
11, 2008 and became
a final order on September 2, 2008.
Abatement Note: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method to
correct this hazard is to comply with National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) 664
"Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking
Facilities" (2007),including, but not limited to installing a spark
detection and suppression systems in accordance
with Chapter 8 of NFPA 664.
Abatement Schedule
Step 1-A written detailed plan of abatement shall be submitted to the Area
Director
outlining a schedule for the implementation of engineering controls,
instrumentation, and equipment to protect employees from fire and
deflagration
hazards related to combustible dust as referenced in this citation.  This
plan shall
include, at a minimum, target dates for the following actions which must be
consistent with the abatement dates required by this citation:
(1)Evaluation of engineering control options;
(2)Selection of optimum control methods and completion of design; and
(3)Procurement, installation and operation of selected control measures;
All proposed control measures shall be approved for each particular use by
a
person competent in fire and deflagration control of combustible dusts.
At the
conclusion of the 60-day period, the detailed plan for abatement shall be
submitted to the area director.
Step 2-Abatement shall have been completed by the implementation of
feasible
engineering controls upon verification of their effectiveness in achieving
compliance.
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.

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $35,000 · Current $22,750 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $200 · Current $200

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 28, 2009

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $8,125 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 28, 2009

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009

Penalty

Initial $10,000 · Current $6,500 Reduced

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 28, 2009

Penalty

Initial $12,500 · Current $8,125 Reduced

Hazardous substances E101

Issued

Jul 9, 2009

Abate by

Jul 21, 2009