Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C04 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1655540.015
Citation: 03002A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $34,375.00
Current Penalty: $15,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/08/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 10/06/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 09/29/2023
Final Order: 06/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 06/28/2024 | $15,000.00 | 10/06/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2023 | $34,375.00 | 10/06/2023 | Repeat | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/08/2023 | $34,375.00 | 10/06/2023 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft. On or about March 9, 2023, unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge which exposed employees to caught-in hazards in the following instances (a-c): a) Unguarded projecting shaft not presenting a smooth edge and projected end length was more than half the diameter on the BT Binder sorting magnet assembly located outside of the South side of Optical Building; b) Unguarded projecting shaft not presenting a smooth edge and projected end length was more than half the diameter on the Hazemag machine located adjacent to the operator station in the 5/8 Building; and c) Unguarded projecting shaft not presenting a smooth edge on the south side exterior of the Optical Building, adjacent to electrical cabinet 0701. Strategic Materials Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1509329, citation number One, item number One/b and was affirmed as a final order on May 24, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 3240 Robinson Road in Midlothian, TX.