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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1295187.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,130.00
Current Penalty: $8,130.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/27/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/27/2018 | $8,130.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/2018 | $8,130.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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 February 13, 2018, employees working in the Tool Room at the Alliant Machine Tool, Model Number 1158-5V, Serial Number 1158-5V-1152, were exposed to embolism hazards because the compressed air used for cleaning purposes was measured at 104.9 psi. The relief ports on the air gun nozzle were taped shut. On or about February 13, 2018, employees working in the Tool Room at the Haas Tool Room Mill, Machine Number M1466, Model Number TM-1, Serial Number 48430, were exposed to embolism hazards because the compressed air used for cleaning purposes was measured at 64.4 psi. The relief ports on the air gun nozzle were cut off.