Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1731500.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $8,816.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/13/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/13/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/12/2024 | $8,816.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B 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 February 27, 2024 and thereafter, at an establishment located at 5703 County Road U, in Newton, Wisconsin; in the Dryer Area; the back end of the GEM Roaster had an unguarded chain and sprocket which could be accessed from above exposing employees to caught between hazards.