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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1731104.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,754.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/09/2024
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/07/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/07/2024 | $2,000.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/09/2024 | $11,754.00 | Serious |
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: (a) Upstairs Casting Department - On or about February 28, 2024 the employer did not ensure air blowers at 90 psi air pressure used for cleaning were reduced to less than 30 psi exposing employees to hazards associated with compressed air, such as air embolism.