Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt. The employer does not guard belts which are 7 feet or less from the floor or working platform. Instance a: This violation was observed on or about March 17, 2015, at the sectional area where operators were exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating the Jig saw #3 P4 without having a guard on the belts. Instance b: This violation was observed on or about March 17, 2015, at the sectional area where operators were exposed to a caught-in hazard when operating the vertical band saw (Mandrel) without having a guard on the belts. Rock Wood Manufacturing, Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315458208 Citation Number 1, Item Number 4(b) and was affirmed as a final order on 10/26/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 8610 Spruiell St., Leeds, AL 35094. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all belts 7 feet or less from the ground are guarded.