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Standard Cited: 19100243 B02 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1287298.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/09/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $6,652.00
Current Penalty: $4,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0936400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/23/2018 | $4,000.00 | 03/09/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2018 | $6,652.00 | 03/09/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2): Airhose and hose connections used for conducting compressed air to utilization equipment was not designed for the pressure and service to which they were subjected. a. Located in the Laboratory, there was an airhose that was used in part to supply air to a pneumatic needle gun. The airhose was attached to the hose fitting by a worm drive type clamp which was not designed for use on an airhose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the hose if the clamp were to come off. b. Located in the Electroplating room, there was an airhose that was used in part to supply air to a pneumatic needle gun. The airhose was attached to the hose fitting by a worm drive type clamp which was not designed for use on an airhose, thereby exposing the employees to the whipping action of the hose if the clamp were to come off.