Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1128355.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $500.00
Issuance Date: 06/02/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 60
Abatement Date: 06/28/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/27/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/27/2016 | $500.00 | 06/28/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/02/2016 | $2,800.00 | 06/28/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a. Second Floor Rifle Assembly Room: On or about February 23, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous release of air and flying debris when using compressed air from a Yakasawa air compressor, measured at 47.1 PSI. b. Spray Booth: On or about February 23, 2016, and at times prior, employees were exposed to hazardous release of air, flying debris, and air embolism while using compressed air from a Yakasawa air compressor, measured at 85.5 PSI for cleaning, and cleaning their clothing.