Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1673876.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 10/02/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/28/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/28/2023 | $0.00 | 10/02/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2023 | $10,938.00 | 10/02/2023 | 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. On or about May 31, 2023, the employer allowed employees to use compressed air for cleaning purposes without a reduction to less than 30 p.s.i. exposing employees to injuries related to compressed air entering the body such as swelling, severe pain, or air embolism. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).