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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1724869.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,445.00
Current Penalty: $9,482.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/20/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/03/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/03/2024 | $9,482.00 | 06/20/2024 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2024 | $12,445.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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 January 30, 2024, located at the Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. Performance Way location, at the Prime Conveyor bag flattener with serial number 10216-2002, there were two sprocket wheels, approximately 13 inches from the ground and 2.5 inches in diameter, that were not guarded. As a result, an employee was exposed to lacerations and abrasion hazards when manually feeding mulch bags into the bag flattener.