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Standard Cited: 19100212 A05 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 941008.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/02/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,675.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2014
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/26/2014
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $3,675.00 | 09/02/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/31/2014 | $5,500.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2014 | $5,500.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Exposure of blades. When the periphery of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half (1/2) inch. a. On the sixth floor of the mill, the 7 Midds Drum Detacher M626 had a motor cooling fan with an opening measuring one and a half inch by one inch, exposing employees to an amputation hazard. The fan was approximately 53 inches from the floor level. b. On the roof, at bin opening 71, a motor cooling fan did not have a guard installed, exposing employees to an amputation hazard. The fan was approximately 57 inches from the floor level.