Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B04 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1168355.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,663.00
Current Penalty: $4,400.00
Issuance Date: 11/16/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/29/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/08/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/08/2016 | $4,400.00 | 11/29/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/16/2016 | $6,663.00 | 11/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or similar protection: a) Welding Area; On or about August 2, 2016 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to crush/amputation hazards in that employees were allowed to operate the LORS press welding machine where the point of operation was not effectively guarded by use of an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or other similar protection as required by the regulation.