Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100217 B04 I Mechanical power presses.
Inspection Nr: 1576738.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $4,099.33
Issuance Date: 05/16/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2022
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 | 06/09/2022 | $4,099.33 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2022 | $13,052.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i):The pedal mechanism shall be protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedal. On or before 2/7/2022 the employer did not ensure that foot pedal controls for mechanical power presses located on the workshop floor were protected from an accidental activation exposing employees to a struck by hazard in such machines as: a) On or about 1/17/22 the employer did not ensure that foot activation pedals for the Havir Press # 2 (model #SE 3963) were properly guarded from accidental activation. b) On or about 1/31/22 the employer did not ensure that foot activation pedals for The V&O Press Co. (model # missing) were properly guarded from accidental activation.