Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19280057 A06 Guarding of farm field equipment, farmstead equipment, and cotton gins.
Inspection Nr: 332548.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/04/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,675.00
Issuance Date: 06/19/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2012 | $3,675.00 | 07/04/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/19/2012 | $4,900.00 | 07/05/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1928.57(a)(6): At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer did not instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all covered equipment with which he is or would be involved. (a) Roggen Farms, 36401 Weld County Road 24 1/2, Roggen, CO 80652: On and before April 11, 2012, the exposing employer did not effectively instruct every employee in the hazards associated with contact with the point of operation, and use of the machine without supervsion or aid, of an Ag Solutions Hood Bag Winder. Lack of adequate instruction resulted in an employee attempting to thread an Ag bagger by himself, becoming caught up in the machines mechanism, and ultimately resulting in his death.
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