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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 584358.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/07/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2013 | $2,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2013 | $6,000.00 | 03/07/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment was not used when compressed air was used for cleaning purposes: a. On or about August 29, 2012, in the upper level of the palletizing area of Warehouse 7, employees using the air guns that had a psi of 90 -100 to blow dust and glass particles were wearing safety glasses but they were not wearing face shields or long sleeves as protective clothing, exposing themselves to the hazard of being cut by the glass particles as they go airborne and strike employees.