Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1019426.015
Citation: 01013
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/13/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $1,600.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/11/2015
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/11/2015 | $1,000.00 | 08/13/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2015 | $1,600.00 | 08/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.: a) Assembly Area; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 52 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle for cleaning purposes. b) Cabinet Shop; On or about January 22, 2015 and at times prior, employees were exposed to flying parts and pieces and air embolisms while using air nozzles with over 57 p.s.i. of unregulated air at the nozzle for cleaning purposes.