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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100264 D02 I A Laundry machinery and operations.
Inspection Nr: 1160015.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $19,205.00
Current Penalty: $13,337.00
Issuance Date: 12/07/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date: 12/14/2016
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $13,337.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 12/16/2016 | $19,205.00 | Repeat | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2016 | $19,205.00 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.264(d)(2)(i)(a): No safeguard, safety appliance, or device attached to, or forming an integral part of any machinery shall be removed or made ineffective except for the purpose of making immediate repairs or adjustments. Any such safeguard, safety appliance, or device removed or made ineffective during the repair or adjustment of such machinery shall be replaced immediately upon the completion of such repairs or adjustments: a) 421 E. 16th Street (Towel Department): An employee was operating a Malow Heavy Duty Tyer machine with an unguarded belt and pulley. The employer did not ensure that the belt and pulley was properly guarded, thus exposing employees to an amputation hazard, on or about, 7/6/16. Brite Services, Inc. dba Star Laundry was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.264(d)(2)(i)(a), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 641138, citation number 1, item number 25 and was affirmed as a final order on April 3, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 421 East 16th Street, Paterson, New Jersey.