Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 1266290.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/12/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $9,239.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418800
Contest Date: 03/26/2018
Final Order: 07/19/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 07/19/2018 | $9,239.00 | 03/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/26/2018 | $9,239.00 | 03/12/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2018 | $9,239.00 | 03/12/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: On or about September 05, 2017, at the above addressed worksite, employees were using compressed air to operate pneumatic hand tools/equipment, while performing maintenance/repairs for aircraft landing gear components; wherein the compressed air was approximately 120 PSIG/not reduced to the tool/equipment manufacturers safe operating limitation of 90 PSIG, nor did the employees have available a copy of the tool/equipment manufacturers operating instructions, nor did they become familiar with all the instructions and warnings of the operators instructions before operating the tool; therefore exposing the operator and other employees in the work area to the hazards of the release of the compressed air and flying debris. NOTE: CERTIFICATION OF ABATEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS VIOLATION.
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