Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1124877.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $4,900.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2016
Nr Instances: 8
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/24/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/08/2016
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 | 07/08/2016 | $4,900.00 | 07/24/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2016 | $4,900.00 | 07/24/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven -7 feet or less from floor or working platform was not enclosed with stationary casing(s) The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in hazards when machines were not guarded. This was most recently documented at Axel Americas LLC, North Kansas City, Missouri location. Employees working on the Kettle and Lower Production floors were exposed to caught-in hazards when rotating shafts were not guarded; the hazards are located in the following areas: (a) The Kettle room, Cone Drive machine located at Kettle #2. (b) The Lower Production at Kettle #22. (c) The Lower Production area next to Kettle #22. (d) The Lower Production at the bottom of kettle #19. (e) The Lower Production floor at the bottom of kettle #15. (f) The Lower Production floor next to the conveyor system at Kettle #24. (g) The Lower Production floor below kettle #2. (h) The Lower Production floor at the bottom of kettle #10.