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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1702534.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $38,022.00
Current Penalty: $25,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/10/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 9
Abatement Date: 08/01/2024
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/02/2024 | $25,000.00 | 08/01/2024 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/10/2024 | $38,022.00 | 04/29/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed: (a) 3008 Penns Valley Road, Centre Hall, PA; Behind the C Freezer - On or about November 29, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the chain and sprocket on the vertical metal conveyor was guarded from employee contact. Hanover Foods Corporation was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1543718, citation number 1, item number 1, group letter d and was affirmed as a final order on 02/04/2022, with respect to a workplace located at 7000 Millington Road, Clayton, DE 19938. Abatement certification and documentation required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date and method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement. Abatement documentation shall include documents demonstrating that abatement is complete, such as evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement or other written records.