Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 B01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 314767104
Citation: 01040
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 | F: Formal Settlement | 04/11/2012 | $2,500.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/14/2011 | $2,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 040 Hazard: REFINERY
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1): Flywheel(s) with parts seven feet or less above floor(s) or platform(s) were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(iv): The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from an inadequately guarded flywheel. An Ingersol Rand backup recycle compressor (C-301), located on the west side of the hydrotreater, had a 3" X 13" opening on the inside portion of the expanded metal guard. This condition exposed employee to the hazard of c oming in contact with rotating parts. This violation was observed on or about Se ptember 20, 2010. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days o f the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including the steps that it is taking to ensure that employees are not being exposed to the hazards associated with rota ting parts.ng