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Standard Cited: 19100219 F01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1463672.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,747.00
Current Penalty: $4,048.20
Issuance Date: 03/19/2020
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 06/30/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2020 | $4,048.20 | 06/30/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2020 | $6,747.00 | 04/16/2020 | 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: (i) By a complete enclosure; or (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 (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. Where any portion of the train of gears guarded by a band guard is less than six (6) feet from the floor a disk guard or a complete enclosure to the height of six (6) feet shall be required. (a) The 2 Press (Paper Converting Machine Company, S/N: 6983) had an opening in the middle of the guard exposing gears exposing employees to caught between hazards. (b) The 6 Press (Paper Converting Machine Company, S/N: 6652) had an opening in the middle of the guard exposing gears exposing employees to caught between hazards. (c) The 8 Press (Paper Converting Machine Company, S/N: 7357) had an opening in the middle of the guard exposing gears exposing employees to caught between hazards.