Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1621763.015
Citation: 01008B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/27/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/08/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/08/2023 | $0.00 | 02/27/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2023 | $0.00 | 02/27/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: a) On or about October 31, 2022, on the ground floor of the facility at the Bailer, employees were exposed to eleven sprockets with chain drive that were not guarded, exposing the employees to an amputation hazard. b) On or about October 31, 2022, on the ground floor of the facility at the Southeast corner of the sorting conveyor, an energized sprocket and chain drive located approximately two (2) feet from the floor was not guarded, exposing the employees to a caught-on and amputation hazard.