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Standard Cited: 19100219 C02 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
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Inspection Nr: 314767575
Citation: 01017
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: A
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/08/2011
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/27/2011
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/28/2011
Final Order: 06/13/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
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| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/13/2012 | $0.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/08/2011 | $5,000.00 | 04/27/2011 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 017 Hazard: CHEMNEP
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i): Exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting were not protec ted by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclos ing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting: The employer does not ensure that all exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from the fl oor or working platform are protected and enclosed. a) This violation was observ ed on or about December 2, 2010 in the BD Recovery Area of Lion Copolymer - Bato n Rouge, when several pumps on the ground level of the unit were observed to hav e openings in the pump housings through which the shafts that drive the pump imp eller are exposed. This exposed employees to the hazards of rotating parts. The pumps include but are not limited to: 1) North Dilution C-3905 water pump shaft observed to be unguarded. 2) South Dil ution C-3028 water pump shaft observed to be unguarded. 3) South "D" Column pump out pump shaft observed to be unguarded. 4) ACN pump C-6139 shaft observed to b e unguarded. 5) Flash Tank #5 charge pump C-3908 (26-P-15A) observed to be ungua rded. 6) Flash Tank #5 charge pump C-3909 observed to be unguarded. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19(d), within 10 calendar days of the date of this citation, the emp loyer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standa rd, including describing the steps it is taking to assure employees are protecte d from exposed shafts in pumps and other driven equipment.