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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 994442.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $38,500.00
Current Penalty: $28,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/29/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/15/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 02/19/2015
Final Order: 10/19/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | $28,000.00 | 03/15/2018 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/19/2016 | $28,000.00 | 11/15/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/20/2015 | $38,500.00 | 03/05/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/29/2015 | $38,500.00 | 03/05/2015 | 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) On or about October 21, 2014, employees were not protected from the chains and sprockets of the #4 mill cutoff saw. The area is accessed by employees as needed for set up and maintenance. Employees travel through a swing gate which is not interlocked or locked to prevent employees from entering the area. The chains do not have guarding present. b) On or about October 21, 2014, employees were not protected from the chains and sprockets of the #5 furnace. Barrier guards were in place however they were not permanently affixed or allowed for areas of the chains and sprockets to be unguarded. c) On or about October 21, 2014, employees were not protected from the chains and sprockets of the drive system on the Taylor Wilson cutoff saw. d) On or about October 21, 2014, employees were not protected from the chains and sprockets of the #5mill cutoff saw area behind the #5 mill exit area. Alliance Tubular Products was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315367235, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on February 6, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 640 Keystone St., Alliance, OH 44601.