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Standard Cited: 19100217 C05 I Mechanical power presses.
Inspection Nr: 1334912.015
Citation: 01008A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $3,900.00
Issuance Date: 01/25/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/11/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 02/19/2019
Final Order: 04/22/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $3,900.00 | 10/11/2019 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/22/2019 | $3,900.00 | 05/01/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/28/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/01/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/25/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/01/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(5)(i): Mechanical power press(es) where the operator feeds or removes parts by placing one or both hands in the point of operation, and a two hand control, presence sensing device, or type B gate or movable barrier guard is used, were not provided with a control system and brake monitor that complied with paragraphs (b)(13 and (14) of this section: 125 Gloucester Ave, Gloucester, MA; Press shop, building 1 Employees operating mechanical power presses with two hand controls were exposed to amputation hazards, as the presses did not have a control system and a brake monitor that would prevent employees from placing their hands in the point of operation as the machine cycled. This includes, but is not limited to the following instances: a) On or about July 28, 2018, the Bliss 14108 press was operated without a control system that would prevent the press from being operated by foot pedal in a fashion that would expose the operator to an amputation hazard in the point of operation. The operator suffered a fingertip amputation. b) On or about September 5, 2018, the Federal power press shop ID 14102 press was operated without a control system that would prevent the press from being operated by a two hand control in a fashion that would expose the operator to an amputation hazard in the point of operation. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).