Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19170151 B04 Machine guarding.
Inspection Nr: 1228867.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/19/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,760.00
Current Penalty: $5,368.00
Issuance Date: 08/24/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date: 09/25/2017
Final Order: 02/19/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | R: Review Commission | 02/19/2018 | $5,368.00 | 03/19/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/29/2017 | $9,760.00 | 09/20/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2017 | $9,760.00 | 09/20/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1917.151(b)(4): A power cut-off device for machinery and equipment was not provided at the operator's working position: a) At the facility, Silo 1: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore, a power cut-off device for the sweep auger was not provided at the operator's position on the outside of the silo while employees worked inside near the running auger to reclaim wood pellets, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. b) At the facility, Silo 2: On February 26, 2017 and times theretofore, a power cut-off device for the sweep auger was not provided at the operator's position on the outside of the silo while employees worked inside near the running auger to reclaim wood pellets, exposing employees to a caught-in hazard.