Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100217 C03 I E Mechanical power presses.
Inspection Nr: 1538155.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,605.00
Current Penalty: $5,802.50
Issuance Date: 12/16/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/11/2022 | $5,802.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/16/2021 | $11,605.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(i)(e): Point of operation devices shall protect the operator by requiring application of both of the operator's hands to machine operating controls and locating such controls at such a safety distance from the point of operation that the slide completes the downward travel or stops before the operator can reach into the point of operation with his hands. Employees of KI, Inc were exposed to potential caught-in and crushing hazards when the two handed control used as a point of operation guard on the was USI 110 Full Revolution Mechanical Power Press was not located a safe distance from the point operation and would allow the operator to reach the point of operation before downward travel of the slide stopped.