Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1113370.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,700.00
Current Penalty: $3,080.00
Issuance Date: 06/15/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date: 07/08/2016
Final Order: 12/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/28/2016 | $3,080.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/08/2016 | $7,700.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/15/2016 | $7,700.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall 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. Employees were permitted to remove dust from their clothing and bodies by using compressed air nozzles. A & B Foundry 7 Machining LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard which was contained in OSHA inspection number 737142, citation number 1, item number 6 and was affirmed as a final order on December 18, 2013.