Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 E01 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1686853.015
Citation: 01008B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/05/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/26/2023
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 | 12/26/2023 | $0.00 | 12/05/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2023 | $0.00 | 12/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. a. On or about September 27, 2023, employees were exposed to in-going nip points and caught-in hazards due to the unguarded rotating belt on the Pulverizer pump.