Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1280876.015
Citation: 01017
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Solicitor Advised
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $3,737.80
Issuance Date: 05/03/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/30/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 05/14/2018
Final Order: 05/17/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/17/2019 | $3,737.80 | 05/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/23/2018 | $12,934.00 | 05/30/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2018 | $12,934.00 | 05/30/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Line three: On or about November 17, 2017, and at times prior, at 24814 GA HWY 83N Shady Dale, GA 301854:, employees used compress air to clean the residue of wood particles from the Amadas Open Mouth bagger SN: A35796. The pressure measured in excess of 100 psi, exposing employees to embolism hazards and injuries resulting from being struck by flying particles while not wearing any personal protective equipment.