Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1081204.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/08/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $5,940.00
Current Penalty: $3,600.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/18/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/18/2016 | $3,600.00 | 02/08/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2016 | $5,940.00 | 02/08/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. a) On or about July 29, 2015 and at times prior; the employer exposed his employees to compressed air hazards in that employees were permitted to use compressed air that was not reduced to less than 30 psi for cleaning and/or blow off themselves.