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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.

Inspection Nr: 1383607.015

Citation: 01001

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $6,251.00

Current Penalty: $5,000.00

Issuance Date: 04/29/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity:

Report ID: 0936200

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/24/2019

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/24/2019	$5,000.00		Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/29/2019	$6,251.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: Maintenance Area: Employee(s) use compressed air for cleaning purposes, such as to blow off dust and clean electrical components. The compressed air pressure was measured at 70 PSI. Employee(s) were exposed to struck-by and/or embolism hazards.

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