Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1697523.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/04/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/24/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2024 | $0.00 | 01/24/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/04/2024 | $10,938.00 | 01/24/2024 | 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. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets. a.) On or about September 7, 2023, the employer did not ensure adequate guarding of the chain and sprocket system on the Winder 15 (Jenner Jahn) conveyor system in the warehouse. As a result employees were exposed to caught in and pinch point hazards from unguarded chain and sprocket mechanism that moved pallets along the line.