Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 A02 Forging machines.
Inspection Nr: 1387777.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/30/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $3,315.00
Issuance Date: 04/15/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/06/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/06/2019 | $3,315.00 | 05/30/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/15/2019 | $6,630.00 | 05/30/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2): The employer did not maintain all forge shop equipment in a condition which will ensure continued safe operation: (a) Worksite: On or about 3/25/2019, the employer did not ensure that the Drop Hammer machine was properly maintained, which resulted in the sling arm (which holds the hammer) slipping off the shaft that drives it, allowing the hammer to fall into the point of operation, and striking the right hand of the victim.