Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 B02 Forging machines.
This violation item has been deleted.
Inspection Nr: 106940.015
Citation: 02002
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $28,000.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/05/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/05/2012 | $0.00 | Willful | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2012 | $28,000.00 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(b)(2): The foot operated device(s) of forging machine(s) were not substantially and effectively protected from unintended operation: On or about September 22, 2011, the guard covering the foot pedal for Hammer No. 9 did not substantially and effectively protect the unintended operation of the hammer in that the operator could step on the guard and the guard would depress the foot pedal, activating the hammer. The hammer operator was exposed to an amputation hazard by the unintended hammer activation. No abatement documentation or certification is needed for this item.
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