WILMINGTON, NC —
OSHA Inspection: SUPERIOR MILLWORK, LLC
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related health inspection of SUPERIOR MILLWORK, LLC in 615 S. 17TH STREET, WILMINGTON, NC 28401 (NAICS 321918). OSHA activity number 312451560.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SUPERIOR MILLWORK, LLC
- Site address
- 615 S. 17TH STREET
- City
- WILMINGTON
- State
- NC
- ZIP
- 28401
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 321918
- SIC code (legacy)
- 2431
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing health.
Citations
27 citations on file for this inspection.
95012901
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
E200
General-duty citation text
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of potential fire and explosion because methods were not utilized to contain combustible wood dusts created by manufacturing, handling, and processing operations from becoming airborne and combining with an ignition source: a)facility - where combustible dust had accumulated on surfaces of machinery, floors and high places such as ceiling joists, structural members, to a measured depth of greater than 1/32 inch. Abatement Note: One feasible and acceptable abatement method among others, to correct this hazard is to establish regular cleaning frequencies for walls, floors, and horizontal surfaces, such as equipment, ducts, pipes, hoods, ledges, beams, and other concealed surfaces, to minimize dust accumulation within operating areas of the facility. Reference: National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities (2007), paragraph 8.2.1.2.h
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
95012901
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
E200
General-duty citation text
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of potential fire and explosion because fixed bulk storage units and air material separators (dust collectors) were not designed to minimize damage that would occur in the event of a dust explosion inside the machines: a)facility, production - The dust collection system was located inside the building and was not equipped with deflagration vents that were vented to the outside, and had over eight cubic feet of bulk storage. ABATEMENT NOTE: 1)Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct these hazards is to relocate the dust collector to the outside of the building. 2)Have the dust collection system engineered and designed to meet the protection, venting and size requirements listed in paragraph 7.2.3.2.2 of NFPA 654. Reference:National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids (2006)
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
95012901
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
E200
General-duty citation text
North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of potential fire and explosion because methods were not utilized to contain combustible wood dusts created by manufacturing, handling, and processing operations from becoming airborne and combining with an ignition source: a)facility, production - where the employer did not ensure the minimization of dust clouds by allowing employees to use compressed air rated at 105 p.s.i. to clean flat surfaces and equipment. ABATEMENT NOTE: The use of compressed air shall be permitted only where the following requirements are met: 1)Area and equipment shall be vacuumed prior to blow down. 2)Electrical equipment not suitable for Class II locations and other sources of ignition shall be shut down or removed from the area. 3)Only low-pressure steam or compressed air, not exceeding a gauge pressure of 15 p.s.i. shall be used. 4)No hot surfaces or flames capable of igniting a dust cloud or layer shall exist in the area. Reference: National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 664 Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities (2007), paragraph 8.2.2.2.h
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.95 B01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
8110
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.95 D01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
8110
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.95 G01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
8110
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.95 K01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2009
8110
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.95 L01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
8110
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.138 A
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.178 O02
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $250 · Current $200 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $250.00
1910.212 A03 II
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $250 · Current $200 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $200.00
- — Z (S) $250.00
1910.213 C01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.307 C02 I
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
E200
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.178 C02 VII
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 C01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
- Penalty
- Initial $350 · Current $280 Reduced
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $280.00
- — Z (S) $350.00
1910.1052 C02
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 D03
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 E01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 H01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 I02
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 J01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 K
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 L01
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 2, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.1052 M02 I
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Feb 24, 2009
1730
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.145 F03
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.303 G01 I
- Issued
- Jan 6, 2009
- Abate by
- Jan 9, 2009
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 312451560.
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