Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100213 B01 Woodworking machinery requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1100641.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,400.00
Current Penalty: $1,200.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/22/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 04/04/2016
Final Order: 07/18/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/18/2016 | $1,200.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/07/2016 | $2,400.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2016 | $2,400.00 | 03/22/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(1): Woodworking machine(s) were not provided with mechanical or electrical power controls so located that the operator could cut off the power from the machine without leaving his position at the point of operation: (a) Tower Edger Area: On or about October 21, 2015, and times prior, the start/stop button at the edger operators station was not operable and in the event that the equipment needed to be shutdown the operator would have to walk approximately 22 feet to the end of the edger and around a wall to remove a board measuring 66 inches long by 3 inches wide positioned under the switch.