Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1552445.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,266.00
Current Penalty: $5,266.00
Issuance Date: 01/13/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 34
Abatement Date: 02/09/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/08/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/08/2022 | $5,266.00 | 02/09/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/13/2022 | $5,266.00 | 02/09/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 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. On or about September 10, 2021 and at times prior, employees used compressed air at approximately 114 psi to clean out the finishing/binding equipment, exposing employees to struck-by to the eye and health hazards.