Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 941008.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,675.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 06/20/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/26/2014
Final Order: 08/21/2014
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/21/2014 | $3,675.00 | 06/20/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/31/2014 | $5,500.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2014 | $5,500.00 | 03/20/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets. a. On the sixth floor of the mill, Airlock Bench #4 M609, had a rotating chain and sprocket that was not fully guarded to prevent accidental contact. The chain and sprocket was located approximately 53 inches from the floor level.