Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C02 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1468801.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $9,500.00
Issuance Date: 08/14/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 09/02/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/24/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/24/2020 | $9,500.00 | 09/02/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/14/2020 | $13,494.00 | 09/02/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: (a) On or about March 11, 2020, the employer did not protect the exposed parts of horizontal shafting of grinding and polishing machines with a protective stationary casing that prevented access to the drive shaft for the polishing wheel used by polishers employees. The absence of guards on these machines exposed grinding/polishing employees to caught-in hazards while polishing.