Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 A03 IV Forging machines.
Inspection Nr: 1174990.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $69,713.00
Current Penalty: $49,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/17/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/17/2017 | $49,000.00 | Repeat | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/27/2017 | $69,713.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(3)(iv): The ram(s) of forging hammer(s) were not blocked when die(s) were being changed or other work was being done on the hammer(s): On or about September 1, 2016, employees were exposed to a struck by and caught between hazard while changing dies at the #2061 Blacksmith 5,000 pound steam hammer. During die changes the steam energy to the ram was pressurized and the ram was not blocked. SIFCO FORGE GROUP WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SAME OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD 29 CFR 1910.218(a)(3)(iv), WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 315443671, CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 9 AND WAS AFFIRMED AS A FINAL ORDER ON OCTOBER 27, 2011, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 970 EAST 64TH STREET CLEVELAND, OHIO 44103.