Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1721711.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $5,800.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2024 | $5,800.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2024 | $11,524.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: On or about January 17, 2024, the employer failed to protect the employees from the hazards of compressed air used for cleaning on the bucket conveyer on the Dry Depositor 2. The air gun was set at 85 p.s.i without a pressure release nozzle. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).