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29 CFR 1910.242: Hand and power tools

Subpart P—Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment · official heading: Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general

Tools must be kept in safe condition, and compressed air used for cleaning must be reduced below 30 psi and used with chip guarding and protective equipment.

4,619citations since 2015
4,419employers cited
80%serious, willful or repeat
$720median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.242 4,619 times since 2015, against 4,419 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $7,100,528 at their current amounts.

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1910.242(b) · 4,082 citations

(b) Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.

1910.242(a) · 537 citations

(a) General requirements. Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees.

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 3,142
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 227
  • Construction 196
  • Retail Trade 193
  • Wholesale Trade 164
  • Public Administration 140

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