Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 F01 III Forging machines.
Inspection Nr: 1674999.015
Citation: 01008B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/17/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/30/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date: 12/11/2023
Final Order: 04/29/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/29/2024 | $5,000.00 | 11/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/11/2023 | $0.00 | 11/30/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/17/2023 | $0.00 | 11/30/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(f)(1)(iii): Die(s) were being changed or maintenance was being performed on mechanical forging press(es) without the ram(s) blocked out. (a) Production Floor/Press Area: On or about June 2, 2023, and times prior, blocks were not used to secure the ram of the Ajax 1300 ton forging press during die bolt tightening and die residue cleaning tasks, exposing employees to amputation hazards. (b) Production Floor/Press Area: On or about May 18, 2023, and times prior, blocks were not used to secure the ram of the Erie 1600 ton forging press during die bolt tightening and die residue cleaning tasks, exposing employees to amputation hazards.