Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1520102.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/30/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $4,778.50
Issuance Date: 09/01/2021
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/15/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2021 | $4,778.50 | 09/30/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/01/2021 | $9,557.00 | 09/30/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets. a. On March 10, 2021, an employee suffered a partial amputation of the right thumb from an unguarded chain and sprocket on the Pendu Board Dealer on the four foot picket line. b. On or about April 20, 2021, employees working around the Pendu Lugged Unscrambler were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught-in hazards created by an unguarded chain and sprocket mounted underneath the infeed deck on the four foot picket line. c. On or about April 20, 2021, employees working around the transfer decks between the hew saw and six foot trim saw were exposed to ingoing nip point and caught-in hazards created by an unguarded chain and sprocket mounted underneath the transfer deck.
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