Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1237205.015
Citation: 03005
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $17,927.00
Current Penalty: $12,675.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/07/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2017 | $12,675.00 | 12/07/2017 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2017 | $17,927.00 | 12/07/2017 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i: a) Planer Mill; On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards associated with compressed air use in that the employer permitted employees to use compressed air not reduced to less than 30 psi to clean equipment and/or to clean themselves. b) Sawmill; On or about May 31, 2017 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to hazards associated with compressed air use in that the employer permitted employees to use compressed air not reduced to less than 30 psi to clean equipment and/or to clean themselves. Dudley Lumber company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard CFR 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 930842, citation number 1, item number 5 and was affirmed as a final order on March 5, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 8575 Hwy 280 East, Salem, AL 36874.