Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1364857.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/05/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/05/2019
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/21/2019 | $8,000.00 | 04/05/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/05/2019 | $13,260.00 | 04/05/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) On or about 12/07/18 in the Fabrication Department; employees were exposed to an amputation hazard when use of the guarding method was not monitored or controlled allowing the use of a foot pedal instead of two hand controls on the hydraulic vertical press #911 (12 ton capacity) permitting access to the point of operation during the operating cycle of this machine. b) On or about 12/07/18 in the Production area; employees were exposed to crushing injuries when the distance between the palm buttons on pneumatic press # 5160 was 9 inches allowing simultaneous operation of this machine using one hand. c) On or about 12/07/18 in the Production area ; employees were exposed to crushing injuries when the distance between the palm buttons on pneumatic press # 5323 was 8.75 inches allowing simultaneous operation of this machine using one hand. d) On or about 12/07/18 at bench number BO3; employees were exposed to crushing injuries when the distance between the palm buttons on welder # 923A was 10 inches allowing simultaneous operation of this machine using one hand. e) On or about 12/07/18 at bench number BO3; employees were exposed to crushing injuries when the distance between the palm buttons on welder # 5161 and #5162 was 10 inches allowing simultaneous operation of this machine using one hand. ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
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