Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1110296.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/24/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316100
Contest Date: 03/21/2016
Final Order: 08/04/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/04/2016 | $3,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/22/2016 | $5,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/24/2016 | $5,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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 November 12, 2015; Laundry Room area; employees were using compressed air set at 100 psi and without a chip guard to clean off the equipment. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.