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Standard Cited: 19100242 B Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 976792.015
Citation: 02007
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 12/10/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $33,000.00
Current Penalty: $23,100.00
Issuance Date: 11/13/2014
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/03/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/03/2014 | $23,100.00 | 12/10/2014 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/13/2014 | $33,000.00 | 12/10/2014 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 PSI: On or about 5/14/14 at 200 McIntyre Drive, Hartwell, GA: a. at the RWC machine, employees were performing cleaning operations of machinery with compressed air and were exposed to being struck by flying metal pieces. Readouts taken from the compressors showed output to be modulated between 85 PSI and 102 PSI at all times. Tenneco was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.242(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 782881, citation number 2, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 05/30/2013, with respect to a workplace located at 200 McIntyre Drive, Hartwell, GA.