Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 D01 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1442637.015
Citation: 02004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $19,085.00
Current Penalty: $9,542.50
Issuance Date: 02/12/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 03/10/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/06/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/06/2020 | $9,542.50 | 03/10/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/12/2020 | $19,085.00 | 03/10/2020 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o): On or about November 5, 2019, and at times prior to, a) McT Hot Seal Operator, SN CM 169680: The employer did not ensure the pulleys of the machine were guarded. The operator guides bags of product through the machine to be hot sealed, exposing the employee to amputations and caught in between hazards. b) Line III - In the production area, employees were exposed to an ingoing nip points from the belt and pulley located less four feet from the ground, when a control panel was moved and exposed an opening on the line for access, on or about 11/5/19. Garick, LLC. was previously cited for a violation of an equivalent Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.219(d)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1374883, citation 1, item 7a issued May 3 2019 and was affirmed as a final order on July 2, 2019, with respect to a workplace located at 370 Dennis Station Rd. SW, Eatonton, GA 31024.