OSHA Inspection: CINTAS CORPORATION

Issued

Jul 22, 2010

Abate by

Jul 29, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,975

General-duty citation text

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): 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:
(a)Date of Violation:05/14/10
Location:Shredding Area
Equipment:Two SEM, Model: #F-034 Fan Type Evacuation Systems, Serial:
#9511 and #8358
Condition:Employees were exposed to dust explosion or other fire hazards
due to the potential
ignition of combustible paper dust in a dust collection system that was
located in the
work area; was not effectively bonded; and not protected by containment,
suppression,
inerting, or other methods of preventing the propagation of a deflagration
or fire into
areas, occupied by employees.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement is to
comply with the guidelines,
outlined in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 654 Standard
for
the Prevention of Fire and Dust
Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible
Particulate Solids.
Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs,
training certification, etc.)
is required for this item.