Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 E03 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 999111.015
Citation: 01021B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/06/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/30/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
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 | $0.00 | 05/30/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/06/2015 | $0.00 | 04/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 021B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical and inclined belts were not enclosed by a guard conforming to standards in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. On or about October 08, 2014, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not ensure that belts and pulleys were guarded, exposing employees to the hazards of being caught in belt/pulley pinch points. a. Vertical lathe #41 in the Machine Shop, guards were missing on the main power drive belts and pulleys on the back of the lathe. b. Vertical lathe #11 in the Machine Shop, guards were missing on the main power drive belts and pulleys on the back of the lathe. c. Horizontal lathe #40 in the Machine Shop, guards were missing on the oil pump drive belt and pulley on the back of the lathe. d. Spinner #9 in the Spinner Department, the guard was not installed properly over the main belt and pulley motor on the back side of the spinner.