Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170151 B01 Machine guarding.
Inspection Nr: 1228867.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $97,597.00
Current Penalty: $53,678.35
Issuance Date: 08/24/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/19/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/25/2017
Final Order: 02/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/19/2018 | $53,678.35 | 03/19/2018 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2017 | $97,597.00 | 09/20/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2017 | $97,597.00 | 09/20/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.151(b)(1): Danger zones on machines and equipment used by employees were not guarded: a) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore and thereafter, the danger zone of the sweep auger was not guarded while employees conducted wood pellet reclaiming near the point of operation, exposing employees to a caught in hazard. b) At the facility, Silo 2: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore and thereafter, the danger zone of the sweep auger was not guarded while employees conducted wood pellet reclaiming near the point of operation, exposing employees to a caught in hazard.