OSHA Inspection: FIFTH AVENUE LUMBER

Issued

Sep 2, 2010

Abate by

Oct 18, 2010

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

Hazardous substances 9210

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 freee from
recognized hazards that
were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Employees
were exposed to the
fire and/or explosion hazards associated with combustible wood dust.
a.Fifth Avenue Lumber - 479 Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, facility: As of
and prior to
July 15, 2010, the Dustek enclosureless dust collector was located inside
the facility in
an area routinely occupied by personnel in the Mill Shop. The dust
collector is located
within 12 feet of woodworking equipment, such as the planer and wood
shaper, utilized
by company personnel performing required work duties. Due to this
condition,
employees are exposed to fire hazards resulting in an increased risk for
fire related injury
and illness.
ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
correct this hazard includes complying with NFPA 664, "Standard for the
Prevention of
Fire and Explosions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities," (2007
Edition),
including, but not limited to relocating woodworking machines, or the dust
collector, to
meet the 20 foot distance requirement delineated in paragraph 8.2.2.5.1.4
(7)(f).
THE OWNER OF THE FIFTH AVENUE LUMBER COMPANY WAS
PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF SECTION 5(a)(1) OF THE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT OF 1970 FOR COMBUSTIBLE
DUST HAZARDS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 313153827
WITH THE STRAIT & LAMP LUMBER COMPANY, INC., CITATION NUMBER
1 ITEM 1 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON APRIL 14, 2010.