Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1544668.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,324.00
Current Penalty: $7,831.20
Issuance Date: 01/27/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/23/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/18/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2022 | $7,831.20 | 02/23/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2022 | $9,324.00 | 02/23/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air can 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: (a) On or about July 28, 2021, and at times prior thereto, employees used compressed air that had a dead end pressure of more than 30 p.s.i. to clean saw dust from their skin and clothing.