Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B04 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1007152.015
Citation: 01019
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 06/30/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/19/2015 | $1,960.00 | 06/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2015 | $2,800.00 | 05/15/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there is a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by the use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operation. The following equipment in the welding area, were not effectively guarded when operator's fingers could be in the point of operation: A. H&H resistance welder had a point of operation opening of 1/2 inch. B. H&H welder, serial number H5723, had a point of operation opening of 1 inch. C. Meritus Uniman welder had a point of operation had an opening of 7/8 inch.