Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B05 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1226622.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,755.00
Current Penalty: $3,314.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/06/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 10/20/2017
Final Order: 09/03/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/03/2018 | $3,314.00 | 11/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/27/2017 | $10,755.00 | 11/06/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2017 | $10,755.00 | 11/06/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(5): Shields. The hazard of flying sparks shall be, wherever practical, eliminated by installing a shield guard of safety glass or suitable fire-resistant plastic at the point of operation. Additional shields or curtains shall be installed as necessary to protect passing persons from flying sparks. (See 1910.252(b)(2)(i)(C) of this section.) a. On or about April 26, 2017, in the fence line area, the fence line welding machine, model FSD074, did not have a guard or shield in place to protect against flying sparks, exposing employees to burn hazards.