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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1100097.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,700.00
Issuance Date: 04/11/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 05/05/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/28/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/28/2016 | $3,700.00 | 05/05/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/11/2016 | $5,500.00 | 05/05/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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 cleaning with compressed air Old Mechanics Shop and Tool Room. This was most recently documented at 1329 West Highway 6, Holdrege Nebraska when pressures greater than 30 p.s.i. was being used for cleaning off parts.