Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B05 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1365456.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - Employer Out of Business
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/03/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/30/2019
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 05/08/2019
Final Order: 08/28/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/28/2020 | $1,000.00 | 05/30/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/13/2019 | $3,978.00 | 05/30/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/03/2019 | $3,978.00 | 05/30/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(5): The hazard of flying sparks was not, wherever practical, eliminated by installing a shield guard of safety glass or suitable fire resistant plastic at the point of operation: a) Spot Welding Area- On or about April 23, 2019, the employer failed to provide guarding for flying sparks produced on resistance welders such as Spot Welders #3, #21, and #26, by providing screens, guarding or eliminating the sparking from the machines. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equip ment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.