Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 E01 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1305280.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,239.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 08/29/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/21/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/21/2018 | $5,000.00 | 08/29/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2018 | $9,239.00 | 08/29/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. In the plant area of the facility, the L51 machine did not have guarding on a horizontal belt that was seven (7) feet or less from the floor exposing employees to caught-in and amputation hazards.