Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 999111.015
Citation: 01023B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/13/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2015 | $0.00 | 04/13/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2015 | $0.00 | 04/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 023B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: On or about October 08, 2014, air nozzles were routinely used for cleaning at pressures up to 55 psig, exposing employees to the hazards of being struck by chips and/ or high pressure air.