Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1318784.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,543.00
Current Penalty: $3,104.08
Issuance Date: 10/16/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/26/2018
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/01/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/01/2018 | $3,104.08 | 10/26/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2018 | $5,543.00 | 10/26/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: Southern Tire Mart, Covington, GA - On or about May 29, 2018, and times prior to, the employer did not ensure that the guard for the sprocket wheels and chain located on the extruder was attached to the machine. Employees engaged in work activities related to the rotation of tires were exposed to amputations, and caught-in hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).