Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C04 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1629890.015
Citation: 01004C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/05/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/01/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/20/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/20/2023 | $0.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/05/2023 | $12,278.00 | 05/01/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft: a) Beet Wash Area: On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while walking and working in and around the unguarded one- and one-half inch diameter shaft on the Mud Drag roller. The shaft projected more than three inches from the roller. b) Pulp Dryer Overhead Area: On or about October 27, 2022, and at times prior, employees were exposed to caught in hazards while walking and working in and around the two unguarded one- and one-half inch diameter shafts on the Pellet Cooler. The shafts projected more than three inches from the cooler.