Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: The employer is failing to protect employees from the hazards of working with compressed air when cleaning wood dust from various production processes. This was demonstrated in the Wine Barrel Finish, Craft, and Alternatives Area, classics side of the facility on March 13 to 15, 2019 at a facility located at 1078 Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO. Employees are exposed to hazards to the respiratory system, which may be damaged as the result of inadequate personal protective equipment, hazards to the eyes, due to a lack of chip guards, and/or uncontrolled release of compressed, air injection injuries from air nozzles that were not equipped with pressure relief openings. Compressed air was assessed in these areas and found to be in excess of 60 pounds per square inch (psi) rather than being reduced to 30 p.s.i. or lower.