Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1378704.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $11,366.00
Current Penalty: $6,800.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2019 | $6,800.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2019 | $11,366.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.: On or about 2/14/2019 throughout the facility, workers observed performing daily cleaning tasks of materials including but not limited to powder coating dust and metal chips and shavings from work areas and their person with compressed air. Employees were exposed to embolism and struck by hazards where the compressed air was measured at above 100 P.S.I.