Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100255 B04 Resistance welding.
Inspection Nr: 1156866.015
Citation: 02019
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 12/30/2016
Initial Penalty: $124,709.00
Current Penalty: $124,709.00
Issuance Date: 12/12/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date: 01/05/2017
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/17/2017 | $124,709.00 | 12/30/2016 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2016 | $124,709.00 | 12/30/2016 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 019 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by use of a device such as electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or similar protection: a) ADA Projection Welders; On or about June 23, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employer exposed employees to crush and amputation hazards in that employees were required to operate, including but not limited to, the #PW 33-1 Projection press welding machine where the point of operation was not effectively guarded by use of an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand control, or other similar protection as required by the regulation.