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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1650851.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,687.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/08/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/08/2023 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2023 | $4,687.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air, that was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i., was used for cleaning purposes without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. Anodize Area: On or about February 17, 2023, the employer failed to ensure that the air pressure in the air compressor gun was less than 30 pounds per square inch (psi) when employees cleaned dipped and coated metal parts with air that had a pressure of 57 psi. The apparatus had no chip guarding and was used without adequate personal protective equipment.