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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19280057 A06 Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins.
Inspection Nr: 1437936.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/12/2020 2
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 1032500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/18/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/18/2020 | $5,000.00 | 03/12/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2020 | $8,675.00 | 03/12/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6): At the time of initial assignment, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or will be involved, including at least the following safe operating practices: a) On or about October 3, 2019 and at times prior thereto; agricultural machine operators were exposed to crushing injuries during cleaning and clearing of a jam while in the field using a Double L Windrower 6540, SN 251174063182; the employer did not ensure that the power source was disconnected and wait for machine movement to stop prior to agricultural machine operator clearing a jam in the conveyor belt. The employer did not ENSURE THE CONTROL OF HYDRAULIC DRIVEN ENERGY before entering the machine's conveyor system to clear the jam created by a metal bar used to clear debris, roots and rocks. Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.