OSHA Inspection: PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY, INC.

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1932.00 · Current $1449.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Pressure Technology - Maintenance Dept - On or about December 21, 2018, employees were exposed to flying metal chips and other compressed air hazards during the use of air nozzles for cleaning.  The dead end pressure was not reduced as required.    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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2019-03-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-03-21 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1932.00 · Current $1449.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 0070X100

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour.  a) Pressure Technology - On or about December 21, 2018, an oxygen cylinder was being stored four inches away from an acetylene fuel gas cylinder, exposing employees to burn hazards from fire and explosion.  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 that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.