Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 A Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
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Inspection Nr: 1210159.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/11/2017
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/11/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/11/2017 | $0.00 | 08/11/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2017 | $5,070.00 | 08/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition: On February 08, 2017, while in the process of servicing the air brakes of a trailer, an employee using a pneumatic brake tool (with compressed air set at 175 PSI) sustained a crushing injury when the adapter he placed into the spring side of the chamber failed to reduce the air pressure and caused the cage bolt inside of the brake chamber to come down catching the employees finger between the brake parts.
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