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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 D02 Forging machines.
Inspection Nr: 1010588.015
Citation: 01002D
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/19/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 06/15/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 06/11/2015
Final Order: 11/18/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 11/18/2015 | $0.00 | 06/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/16/2015 | $5,500.00 | 06/15/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/19/2015 | $5,500.00 | 06/15/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002D Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(d)(2): The quick closing emergency valve(s) on the steam hammer(s) were not closed and locked in the off position while the hammer was being adjusted, repaired, or serviced, or when the dies were being changed: 1. On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the steam powered forging hammers steam control valve was locked in the off position while the Erie 12,000lb steam hammer, known as 2236, was being repaired. 2. On or about November 25, 2014, the employer did not ensure the steam powered forging hammers steam control valves were locked in the off position while the dies are being changed. Employees change the dies of approximately nine steam powered hammers on a regular basis.