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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A05 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01039A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/31/2011 X
Initial Penalty: $2,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/14/2011
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 05
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date: 04/04/2011
Final Order: 04/11/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $2,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 039A Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5): Fan blades, where the periphery of the blades was less th an seven feet above the floor or working level, were unguarded or had guards wit h openings larger than one- half inch: The employer does not ensure that the wal l ventilation fan has a guard over the fan blades. The fan was approximately 3 f oot by 3 foot and 5 feet off the floor at the bottom edge of the fan. The fan wa s totally unguarded inside the building and from the outside the fan blades are protected by a metal mesh with openings ranging from 2 inches by 6 inches to 4 i nches by 6 inches. This violation was observed on or about September 20, 2010 on the south wall of the maintenance shop. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in complian ce with the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that emplo yees are not exposed to the hazard of being struck by unguarded fan blades.