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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1630323.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/20/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 24
Abatement Date: 05/31/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 04/13/2023
Final Order: 07/24/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Substance: 9130
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/24/2023 | $0.00 | 05/31/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/17/2023 | $0.00 | 05/04/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/20/2023 | $0.00 | 05/04/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: At the facility at 238 Nonotuck Street, Florence, MA: On and before February 1, 2023, the employer allowed and required employees to use compressed air for cleaning purposes and the pressure was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. Compressed air is used during color changes and other times to remove surface accumulation of dust from equipment and other areas. *Abatement Notes: See Citation 1-Item 1 for prohibition on the use of compressed air for cleaning combustible dust. In instances where compressed air can be safely used, the air must be reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.. *Abatement notes are intended only to provide clarity regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. Abatement notes do not create (or diminish) legal obligations under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.