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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 994471.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/26/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/26/2015 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2015 | $3,000.00 | 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 August 27,2014 in the Chuckers area, two employees using compressed air to clean out working areas are exposed a struck-by hazard from metal pieces and an embolism hazard. a. on DP#7, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard from flying metal pieces and embolism hazard when using an air gun that did not reduce the air pressure to 30 p.s.i. or less. b. on DP#3, an employee was exposed to a struck-by hazard from flying metal pieces and embolism hazard when using an air gun that did not reduce the air pressure to 30 p.s.i. or less.