OSHA Inspection: TEMBEC BTLSR, INC.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,485 Reduced

Hazardous substances M166U105

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 are exposed to combustible dust deflagration, explosion, and other fire hazards while working at or near processing and material collection equipment that was not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure:      System B Area - such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked spark detection and suppression equipment to protect employees from fire hazards.  Examples include:                i. System B direct fired dryer.          ii. System B grinder.      b. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:         i.  System B dust collector.      System A Area - such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked spark detection and suppression equipment to protect employees from fire hazards. An example includes:               i. System A direct fired dryer.      b. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:        i.  System A dust collector.      System C Area -  such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked spark detection and suppression equipment to protect employees from fire hazards.  Examples include:                i. System C direct fired dryer.          ii. System C grinder.      b. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:        i.  System C dust collector.      Among other methods, a feasible method to correct this hazard would be to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 654 "Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, 2013 Ed." - Sections 7.13 and 10 and comply with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-73 "Dust Collectors and Collection Systems" 2010 ed.- Section 2.1.4.2.     Specifically for air/material separators (dust collectors), provide a method of explosion protection such as a chemical deflagration suppression installed in accordance with NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention System or provide deflagration relief vents that discharge to a safe outdoor location in accordance with NFPA 68 Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting.  Ensure that air from air/material separator exhaust is discharged to a safe outdoor location or that provisions are implemented to prevent the transmission of hazards related to internal fires or deflagration.  Ensure that deflagration venting installed on indoor air/material separators is exhausted to safe areas outside of the building in accordance with NFPA 68 or that listed flame-quenching devices are installed in accordance with NFPA 68.            Specifically for grinders and furnaces, provide a method of hot ember detection and suppression installed in accordance with NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention System and NFPA 72 "National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code".      AVD Modified per ISA:   	OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 are exposed to combustible dust deflagration, explosion, and other fire hazards while working at or near processing and material collection equipment that was not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure:      System B Area - such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:         i.  System B dust collector.      System A Area - such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:        i.  System A dust collector.      System C Area -  such as but not limited to:      a. Multiple pieces of equipment handling combustible formaldehyde based resin powder lacked explosion protection and provisions to prevent the transmission of pressure effects from deflagration back into the work area.  An example includes:        i.  System C dust collector.      Among other methods, a feasible method to correct this hazard would be to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 654 "Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from Manufacturing, Processing and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, 2013 Ed." - Sections 7.13 and 10 and comply with FM Global Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 7-73 "Dust Collectors and Collection Systems" 2010 ed.- Section 2.1.4.2.     Specifically for air/material separators (dust collectors), provide a method of explosion protection such as a chemical deflagration suppression installed in accordance with NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention System  or provide deflagration relief vents that discharge to a safe outdoor location in accordance with NFPA 68  Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting.  Ensure that air from air/material separator exhaust is discharged to a safe outdoor location or that provisions are implemented to prevent the transmission of hazards related to internal fires or deflagration.  Ensure that deflagration venting installed on indoor air/material separators is exhausted to safe areas outside of the building in accordance with NFPA 68 or that listed flame-quenching devices are installed in accordance with NFPA 68.

Issued

Jan 17, 2014

Abate by

Feb 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances M166U105

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3): Safety instruction signs were not used where there was a need for general instructions and suggestions relative to safety measures.    a. Tembec BTLSR, Inc. located in Toledo, Ohio:  On or about July 25, 2013, the employer did not ensure hazard warning signs were posted at B system, A system, and C system, warning employees of combustible dust hazards.