OSHA Inspection: JOE GIBBS RACING, INC.

Issued

Feb 21, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $5,600

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
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 in that employees were exposed
to the hazard of fire and explosion:
a)metal fabricating area, Donaldson Torit Downflo DFT 2-4
dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal
dust, such as, but not limited to:  aluminum and steel;
was located inside the building.
b)metal fabricating area, Donaldson Torit Downflo DFT 2-4
dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal
dust, such as, but not limited to:  aluminum and steel;
was not provided with deflagration vents.
c)metal fabricating area, Donaldson Torit Downflo DFT 2-4
dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal
dust, such as, but not limited to: aluminum and steel;
dust collection system was not dedicated for collection
of only aluminum dust.
d)metal fabricating area, Donaldson Torit Downflo DFT 2-4
dry-type dust collector utilized for combustible metal
dust, such as, but not limited to:  aluminum and steel;
dust was not removed from the collector at least once
each day.
e)metal fabricating area, the employer did not develop a
program to control and minimize hazards associated with
combustible metal dust, such as, but not limited to:
fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response.
NOTE:  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to
abate this hazard is to comply with the National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA) 484, "Standard for Combustible Metals" (2009/2012).
Additional abatement methods include, but not limited to:
1-Relocate dust collector outside the building.
2-Install deflagration vents on dust collector.
3-Install separate dust collectors to separate aluminum
from other dusts.
4-Establish cleaning program and remove dust from the
collector at least once per day.
5-Develop procedures to include an inspection, testing, and
maintenance program to control and minimize the hazards
associated with combustible metal dusts; develop and
train employees on emergency preparedness procedures for
combustible metals.

Issued

Feb 21, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Issued

Feb 21, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012

Issued

Feb 21, 2012

Abate by

May 18, 2012