Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100217 C03 VII Mechanical power presses.
Inspection Nr: 1478350.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/30/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $3,277.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/09/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/09/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 12/31/2020 | $2,000.00 | 04/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/09/2020 | $2,000.00 | 12/31/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/2020 | $3,277.00 | 10/27/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(vii): Two hand control device(s) used on mechanical power press(es) were not located at a safe distance from the point of operation so that the slide completed the downward travel or stopped before the operator could reach into the point of operation: 400 Riverside Avenue, Bristol, Connecticut: On, or about, July 16, 2020: Press #23, Federal partial revolution mechanical power press was provided with two hand controls. The two hand controls functioned as two hand trips, meaning that the press would not stop mid-stroke if a control button was released. The minimum safety distance was calculated using the flywheel speed and infinite number of engagement points to be 35 inches. The controls were located 20.5 inches from the point of operation.
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