Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1451996.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,639.00
Current Penalty: $6,581.00
Issuance Date: 02/10/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 03/16/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/02/2020
Final Order: 02/22/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 02/22/2021 | $6,581.00 | 03/16/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/05/2020 | $9,639.00 | 03/16/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/10/2020 | $9,639.00 | 03/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1): Gears. Gears shall be guarded in accordance with one of the following methods: 1910.219(f)(1)(i) By a complete enclosure; or 1910.219(f)(1)(ii) By a standard guard as described in paragraph (o) of this section, at least seven (7) feet high extending six (6) inches above the mesh point of the gears; or 1910.219(f)(1)(iii) By a band guard covering the face of gear and having flanges extended inward beyond the root of the teeth on the exposed side or sides. a. On and/or before December 18, 2019, in the production area, the gear that drives the trommel on the south side of the Blueberry screener was not guarded, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.