Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1608899.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/15/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $4,661.00
Current Penalty: $3,262.70
Issuance Date: 10/19/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/15/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/15/2022 | $3,262.70 | 11/15/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/19/2022 | $4,661.00 | 11/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Building #3 Fabrication shop: On or about 07/19/2022, the compressed air nozzle, used by employees for cleaning purposes, was being used at 94 psi. in lieu of using an approved nozzle or regulator that would reduce the air pressure to less than 30 psi. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.