Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100217 C01 I Mechanical power presses.
Inspection Nr: 1160821.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/10/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,185.00
Issuance Date: 07/29/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/16/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/16/2016 | $3,185.00 | 08/10/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/29/2016 | $4,900.00 | 08/10/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i): The employer did not provide and ensure the usage of point of operation guards or properly applied point of operation devices on every operation performed on mechanical power press(es): a) On or about June 30, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from the point of operation of the Niagara E-110 press (#23). Guarding was not present on the front of the press while running in fully automatic mode. The company merely provided plastic chain links on sides of press for operator awareness. Operators still had the ability to reach to hazardous area. b) On or about June 30, 2016, the employer failed to ensure that employees were protected from the point of operation of the Bliss C-150. Barrier guarding was in place however openings were large enough for employees to reach to hazardous area.