Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1641120.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $7,813.00
Issuance Date: 02/21/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/17/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/21/2023 | $7,813.00 | 03/17/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. Employees engaged in maintenance activities at J F O'Neil Packing located at 3120 G Street, Omaha, NE 68107, were exposed to infusion hazards in that employees were using unregulated compressed air for general housekeeping and to clean air knives. The unregulated compressed air in use was over 60 PSI.