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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1375882.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,293.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/17/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/01/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/01/2019 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/17/2019 | $7,293.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. On or about 13 February 2019, the employer failed to properly enclose all sprockets and chains with an adequate enclosure to ensure that employees did not inadvertently come into contact with the amputation hazards on all of the production equipment to include the Universal Press. The Universal Press has the following locations of exposed chain/sprockets: a. Conveyor- Employees are exposed to chain/sprockets when working at the conveyor end of the machine. Employees gather finished product in this area and the chain/sprocket powers the product conveyors. Abatement documentation is not required for this item.