OSHA Inspection: SILGAN PLASTICS CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Sep 14, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

HAZARD: BURNS 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 was
free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees in that employees were exposed to potential explosion and fire
hazards from a dust
collection system located inside the building and collecting combustible
dust:
a) Regrind (grinding area) - On or about December 22, 2011, a dust
collection
system with a CP Environmental, 220 cubic foot model 84-NFB 064 C-M-G
baghouse, was installed and used inside the building without devices to
prevent
deflagration propagation in the ductwork or explosion venting to a safe
area of
the building exterior.
Among other methods, feasible means to abate the hazards would be to:
1. Locate the dust collection equipment outside the building
2. Ensure the dust collection system complies with generally recognized
standards
and guidelines
such as but not limited to:
NFPA 68 - Guide for venting of deflagrations
NFPA 69 - Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems
NFPA 654 - Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the
Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids
Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after
abatement date.  The
certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the
date and method of
abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were
informed of this abatement.
Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that
abatement is complete,
such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or
video evidence of
abatement or other written records.

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,607 Reduced

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,295 · Current $1,607 Reduced

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,678 · Current $2,678

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 18, 2012

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 27, 2012

Issued

Jun 13, 2012

Abate by

Jun 18, 2012