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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.

Inspection Nr: 1323367.015

Citation: 01009

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $11,641.00

Current Penalty: $5,000.00

Issuance Date: 11/21/2018

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Abatement Date: 12/18/2018

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0418100

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/18/2018

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	12/18/2018	$5,000.00	12/18/2018	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/21/2018	$11,641.00	12/18/2018	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) The Post - On or about June 7, 2018, and at times prior to, employees used compress air to clean the cardboard residue from themselves, and surfaces in the area of the Post, SN: 593. The pressure measured in excess of 70 psi, exposing employees to embolism hazards and injuries resulting from being struck by flying particles.

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