Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1683623.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,595.00
Current Penalty: $4,297.50
Issuance Date: 12/22/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/24/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/23/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/23/2024 | $4,297.50 | 01/24/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2023 | $8,595.00 | 01/24/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets. On or about July 19, 2023, at an establishment located at 121 Cedar Street, in Tigerton, Wisconsin; located on the platform north of the East Six Feet Headsaw, employees were exposed to an unguarded chain and sprocket when walking down the platform and accessing the work area while being exposed to caught-in between hazards.