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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.

Inspection Nr: 1661120.015

Citation: 01006

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $4,687.00

Current Penalty: $2,343.50

Issuance Date: 07/26/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 1

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 08/18/2023

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	08/18/2023	$2,343.50		Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	07/26/2023	$4,687.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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 April 21, 2023, employees were exposed to embolism hazards because the compressed air used for cleaning purposes exceeded 30 p.s.i.

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