Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7): Oil lubricated compressor(s) used to supply breathing air did not have a high-temperature or carbon monoxide alarm(s) or both: The air supply for helmet airline respirator used in abrasive blasting activities area for vehicle refurbishing is not being monitored to assess that levels of carbon monoxide in breathing air do not exceed 10ppm. This violation was more recently observed on December 15, 2016, in the sandblasting area where an employee connected to the airline and the alarm of the CO monitor, that had never been calibrated, was set to 35 ppm. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that breathing air being supplied for the abrasive blasting operation is being monitored to assess that the levels of carbon monoxide do not exceed 10ppm. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, the employer must submit documents describing the steps it is taking to ensure compliance, including a copy of site-specific program detailing the procedures used to ensure compliance and training of employees. I80 Equipment, LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.134(i)(7), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1068975, citation number 1 item number 13 and was affirmed as a final order on 06/30/2016, with respect to a workplace location at 120 Walnut Lane, Colona, IL 61241.