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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19280057 C02 I Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins.
Inspection Nr: 1269015.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $4,753.50
Issuance Date: 12/05/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 01/22/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/02/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/02/2018 | $4,753.50 | 01/22/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/05/2017 | $6,338.00 | 01/22/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1928.57(c)(2)(i): The mesh or nip-points of all power driven gears, belts, chains, sheaves, pulleys, sprockets and idlers were not guarded: a) On or about 09/26/2017, at Straust Rd, employees were exposed to nip point hazards when standing on the platform of the Onion Unloader in close proximity to the unguarded pulley of the conveyor belt. When employee was on the platform, employee slipped and fell causing his hand to be caught on the unguarded rotating pulley causing amputations of fingers. b) On or about 10/02/2017, at Straust Rd, employees were exposed to nip point hazards when sorting onions in close proximity to the unguarded belt and pulley that drives the conveyor belt at the back of the truck, potentially causing amputations. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED