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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100244 B Other portable tools and equipment.
Inspection Nr: 1470794.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/15/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $4,626.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/02/2020
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/29/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/29/2020 | $3,000.00 | 09/15/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/02/2020 | $4,626.00 | 09/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.244(b): Abrasive blast cleaning nozzle(s) were not equipped with an operating valve which had to be held open manually: a) Abrasive blasting area; on or about March 6, 2020 and at times prior to the employer allowed abrasive blast cleaning nozzles to be utilized that were not equipped with an operating valve that had to be held open manually exposing the employees to struck by hazards. b) Abrasive blasting area; on or about March 16, 2020 and at times prior to the employer allowed abrasive blast cleaning nozzles to be utilized with devices that were designed to bypass the manual operating valve so that the cleaning nozzles could be used without having to depress the operating valve exposing employees to struck by hazards.