Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/22/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $3,802.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $2,500.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $3,802.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $3,802.00 | 02/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) SS Industries - Powder Coat Dept - On or about October 20, 2016, a Powder Coat employee was exposed to flying particles and other compressed air hazards during the use of air nozzles for cleaning their protective clothing as well as the interior walls of the powder coat booth at approximately 70 p.si. The pressure was not reduced as required. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.