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Standard Cited: 19100219 F01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1774180.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/13/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 01/10/2025
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/08/2025
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/08/2025 | $0.00 | 01/10/2025 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/13/2024 | $12,676.00 | 01/10/2025 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears. Gears shall be guarded in accordance with one of the following methods: (f)(1)(i) By a complete enclosure; or (f)(1)(ii) By a standard guard as described in paragraph (o) of this section, at least seven (7) feet high extending six (6) inches above the mesh point of the gears; or (f)(1)(iii) By a band guard covering the face of gear and having flanges extended inward beyond the root of the teeth on the exposed side or sides. Where any portion of the train of gears guarded by a band guard is less than six (6) feet from the floor a disk guard or a complete enclosure to the height of six (6) feet shall be required. a) On or about 09/27/2024, the employer did not ensure that employees wiping down plates during production on printing press #6 (Wolverine Model 61-2) and using a two hand control to include a press in switch were not exposed to moving gears that created a nip point that was 12" away from the press in switch.