Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1278776.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,097.00
Current Penalty: $4,572.75
Issuance Date: 05/07/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0213100
Contest Date: 06/05/2018
Final Order: 08/31/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/31/2018 | $4,572.75 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/06/2018 | $6,097.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/2018 | $6,097.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.: a) Main Building Metal Shop - On December 20, 2017, and at times prior, the employer provided compressed air for cleaning purposes in the shop area that was at 43 p.s.i., exposing employees to potential air embolism.