Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: The employer is failing to protect employees from caught-in and amputation hazards associated with inadequate guarding of a sprocket wheel and chain. Employees working in the Burn Room on the backside of the Rocket Launcher were exposed to serious injuries to the fingers and hands. This was most recently documented at a worksite located at a worksite located at 1010 Century Ave, Branson, Missouri a. The employer requires employees to lock out disconnect in the back of the Rocket Launcher for the lime hopper. The disconnect for the lime hopper is located approximately 12-18 inches from a chain and sprocket less than 7 feet from the floor level and were not fully enclosed. b. The employer requires employees to access the backside of the lime hopper to manipulate material through a fabricated grate to an feed auger. To gain access to the back of the Rocket Launcher for the lime hopper employees have to duck under the support system for the rocket launcher approximately 12-18 inches from a chain and sprocket that was not fully enclosed less than 7 feet from the floor level.