Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 D01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 1190032.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/26/2017
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/31/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/31/2017 | $0.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2017 | $5,070.00 | 05/26/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) & (o): (a)Esco Industries, Inc. dba Performance Seed at 854 Northwestern Ave., Midland SD 57552: On or prior to November 15, 2016, the employer did not ensure a belt and pulley assembly with parts seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were guarded. A belt and pulley system located at the top of a platform on the Universal conveyor system had in-going nip points and was not guarded. Employees accessed the platform in the main bagging area to service the motor. This condition exposed the employees to fractures and amputation hazards.