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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01041
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $1,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 01
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/11/2012 | $1,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $1,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 041 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: The employer does not ensure that compressed air used fo r cleaning purposes has been reduced to less than 30 psi. An air nozzle rated at 140 psi was used to clean off stock when the drill press is in operation. Emplo yee(s) were exposed to the hazard of having metal shavings blown into their eyes . This violation was observed on or about September 20, 2010 on the north side o f the maintenance shop. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showin g that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it is tak ing to ensure that compressed air is not used for cleaning purposes unless reduc ed to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and persona l protective equipment.