Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1067780.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/09/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $2,200.00
Current Penalty: $600.00
Issuance Date: 10/28/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/24/2015
Final Order: 04/14/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/14/2016 | $600.00 | 11/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/26/2016 | $2,200.00 | 11/09/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/28/2015 | $2,200.00 | 11/09/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes: Location: production On or about July 15, 2015, an employee used compressed air for cleaning himself and the granite without effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that chip guarding is in place for compressed air usage, employees have the appropriate personal protective equipment and employees do not use compressed air to clean themselves.