Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100213 B03 Woodworking machinery requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1118903.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/24/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 07/09/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/29/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/29/2016 | $1,000.00 | 07/09/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/24/2016 | $2,800.00 | 07/09/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3): Provisions were not made to prevent woodworking machine(s) from automatically restarting upon restoration of power after power failure: On or about January 11, 2016, in the plastic department, the employer failed to ensure that the electrical system on the Delta band saw was wired correctly. The band saw did not have an on/off switch and was energized by plugging in the cord. There was also no safety feature that prevented the saw from restarting after a power failure. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the saw blade from an unexpected start-up.