Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1438670.015
Citation: 01013
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,313.00
Current Penalty: $2,313.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 04/22/2020
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/26/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2020 | $2,313.00 | 04/22/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: (a) Sawmill - On or about October 16, 2019 employees were using compressed air to blow saw dust and wood chips off surfaces and their clothing. The operating pressure was 60 p.s.i. exposing employees to eye injuries and embolism hazard.