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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 974536.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $800.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 08/18/2014
Final Order: 10/20/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/20/2014 | $800.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/28/2014 | $1,600.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2014 | $1,600.00 | 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. (a) Location - Charter Way, Billerica, MA: On or about 3/28/14, employees were cleaning with compressed air and the pressure was not reduced below 30 P.S. I. Employees were cleaning dust off of cars.