OSHA Inspection: SNYDER AND COUNTS FEED, SEED AND SUPPLY CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Feb 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $262 Reduced

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 hazards,
including severe
burns, to employees in that employees were exposed to dust explosion,
deflagration, or other
fire hazards:
(a)Snyder and Counts Feed, Seed and Supply Co., Inc. at 265 Ranney St.,
Craig, CO 81625:  On or about September 16, 2010, and at times prior
thereto, a bagger in the production area was not equipped with explosion
protection systems.  This condition exposed the employees to dust
explosion,
deflagration, or other fire hazards.
(b)Snyder and Counts Feed, Seed and Supply Co., Inc. at 265 Ranney St.,
Craig, CO 81625:  On or about September 16, 2010, and at times prior
thereto, the cyclones were not equipped with explosion protection systems.
This condition exposed the employees to dust explosion, deflagration, or
other
fire hazards.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to perform the following:
Among other feasible abatement methods to correct this hazard is to vent
the baggers to a
safe, outside location away from platforms, means of egress, or other
potentially occupied
areas.  See NFPA 68, Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration
Venting, for
information on determining the appropriate explosion venting area and
arrangement.  Other
feasible means of abatement include: suppression, containment, or inerting
systems as
described in NFPA 69, Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems.
Among other feasible abatement methods to correct this hazard is to
install spark detectors
and abort gates, a dust collector suppression system, a spark detection
and extinguishing
system, and/or other automatic spark detection and fire suppression system
in the ductworks
feeding into the cyclones.  National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
61, Sections 6.1 and
6.2 apply in this instance.  NFPA 69 is a supporting document of how to
apply protection
systems.
Abatement Note:  Abatement certification and documentation are required
for this item (see
enclosed "Sample Abatement-Certification Letter").-Certification

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Jan 15, 2011

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $263 Reduced

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Nov 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $262 Reduced

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Nov 25, 2010

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Nov 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced

Issued

Nov 15, 2010

Abate by

Nov 25, 2010

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,050 Reduced