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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1617134.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $8,204.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 02/02/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 01/31/2023
Final Order: 06/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/12/2023 | $0.00 | 02/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/03/2023 | $8,204.00 | 02/02/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2023 | $8,204.00 | 02/02/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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. On or about August 24, 2022, at an establishment located at 605 Washington Street, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin; in Malt House 6 while cleaning Germ Bed compartment 2, the employee utilized an air nozzle set to greater than 90 psi pressure for cleaning purposes exposing employee to an embolism.