Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B04 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1341398.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $5,478.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2018
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 11/28/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/13/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/13/2018 | $5,478.00 | 11/28/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2018 | $9,054.00 | 11/28/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there is a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by the use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operation. a. On or about September 13, 2018, employees were operating the Sciaky #23, Acme Electric #512, Hoffman #24, and Lors #39 Spot Welders, and the point of operation were not guarded, thereby exposing employees to severe burn, crushing and amputation hazards.