Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 D01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1044326.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,750.00
Issuance Date: 04/16/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 05/05/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2015 | $2,750.00 | 05/05/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/16/2015 | $5,500.00 | 05/05/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): The employer does not guard all pulleys seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform. a. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the fab line area of the facility where employees were exposed to caught-by hazards while working near the fab line without a guard covering the belt pulleys that drive the belts that move the ducting parts through the machine. b. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the Layout Department where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while working near an unknown brand sheer without a guard covering the belt pulleys that drives a motor belt. c. This violation occurred on or about March 03, 2015, and at times prior thereto, in the IB Department where employees were exposed to a caught-by hazard while working near a Chicago brand rivet machine without a guard covering the back side of the belt pulleys that drive a motor belt. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all machines are equipped with power transmission safeguards.