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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 999838.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $27,500.00
Current Penalty: $13,750.00
Issuance Date: 01/29/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 02/10/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/24/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/24/2015 | $13,750.00 | 02/10/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/29/2015 | $27,500.00 | 02/10/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. a) Mold Shop: On or about October 8, 2014 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to compressed air hazards in that employees were permitted to use compressed air that was not reduced to less than 30 psi for cleaning and/or blow off themselves. SCA, Inc was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 313852485, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on 2/2/10, with respect to a workplace located at Auburn AL.