Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C02 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1631826.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $5,625.00
Issuance Date: 02/01/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/27/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 02/22/2023
Final Order: 11/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/27/2023 | $5,625.00 | 12/27/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/08/2023 | $14,063.00 | 03/21/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/01/2023 | $14,063.00 | 03/21/2023 | 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: On or about November 18, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the Polisher (E-06) was effectively guarded to prevent employees from reaching into the hazardous area. Employees are exposed to moving mechanical parts while operating the machines for production purposes. Specifically, a rotating drive shaft for the polishing belt near the front portion of the machine was unguarded.