Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B04 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1544151.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/23/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/17/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/17/2021 | $7,000.00 | 09/23/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/27/2021 | $13,653.00 | 09/23/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or similar protection: a) Production Floor Stationary Spot Welder: On or about July 20, 2021; the employer exposed employees to crush/amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a stationary spot welding machine where the point of operation was not provided with any type guarding such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or other similar protection that would prevent employees hands/fingers from entering the point of operation.
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