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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1165746.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/01/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $5,432.00
Current Penalty: $5,432.00
Issuance Date: 01/20/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 198
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/17/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/17/2017 | $5,432.00 | 02/01/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/20/2017 | $5,432.00 | 02/01/2017 | 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.: On or about 7/26/2016, throughout the plant, employees were exposed to embolism and struck-by related injuries where compressed air was used for cleaning equipment and employees of materials including but not limited to Styrofoam balls. The compressed air was measured at 85 P.S.I. at the output nozzle.