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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1697020.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/01/2024
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 | 02/01/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/12/2024 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B 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 before 9/1/2023 the employer did not ensure that a powered chain and sprocket, located inside of the Margasa Fiber Injection Line (model #IFPR-3/2100) cell #6, where employees enter to perform task including inspecting the fan screen and the chain and sprocket for the IFP drum was adequately guarded in that employees were exposed to the a rotating chain and sprocket located less than 7 ft.from ground, while inside of cell #6 performing cleaning operations on Fiber injection machines.