Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 H01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1691009.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,875.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 28
Abatement Date: 01/31/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/05/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/05/2024 | $6,000.00 | 01/31/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2024 | $6,875.00 | 01/31/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(h)(1): Projecting keys, setscrews, or other projections in revolving parts were not removed, made flush, or guarded by metal covers: (a)Fermentationexperts USA, LLC at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure two spinning drive mechanisms with projecting set screws on the Bagging Station conveyor belt system equipment in the Bagging Area were guarded. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards associated with the unguarded drive mechanism. (b)Fermentationexperts USA, LLC at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to August 15, 2023, the employer did not ensure a spinning drive mechanism with projecting bolt heads on the Surge Drag equipment in the Basement Area were guarded. This condition exposed employees to caught-in hazards associated with the unguarded drive mechanism.