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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A05 General requirements for all machines.
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Inspection Nr: 999145.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $4,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 98
Abatement Date: 02/23/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date: 03/20/2015
Final Order: 05/18/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 08/31/2015 | $4,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 05/18/2015 | $0.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $4,000.00 | 02/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): The employer does not ensure fan guard openings on the periphery of the blades is no larger than one-half (1/2) inch. a. The violation was observed in the Main Ammonia Refrigeration Engine Room on October 8, 2014. Employees were exposed to caught-in hazards when the employer failed to ensure the guard on the portable fan had openings smaller than one-half (1/2) inch. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date the employer must submit documentation showing it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps it is taking to ensure fan guard openings on the periphery of the blades is no larger than one-half (1/2) inch.