Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1457137.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/15/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $10,409.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/07/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/07/2020 | $0.00 | 04/15/2020 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2020 | $10,409.00 | 04/15/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. a) On or about 1/22/2019 the employer did not properly reduce the PSI for the compressed air utilized by employees for the cleaning of themselves or equipment exposing employees to hazards associated with compressed air measured at greater than 30 PS1. Test locations as follows: Test location #1 was at the Press #2, it measured at 100 PSI. Test location #2 was at a work station, it measured at 50 PSI.
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