Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 941314.015
Citation: 01021
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/02/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,650.00
Issuance Date: 03/07/2014
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 50
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2014 | $4,650.00 | 06/02/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/07/2014 | $7,000.00 | 04/02/2014 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 021 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven -7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed. On or about 9/11/13, at the 1 Lemon Lane, Atlanta Ga facility, employees were exposed to machine guarding hazards (amputations, cuts, broken bones, and crushing injuries) as they operate production lines with exposed chain and sprockets within 7' of floor levles. Instances include: 1 - Colborne Line 1 & conveyor Exposed Chain and Sprockets on Dough Divider Dough Sweep at operator station Bottom Dough Roller and Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets Dough Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket at waist to chest height MULTIPLE Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprocket Transfer from Colborne to pecan depositor -exposed chain and sprocket at operator station Filling Depositor-chain and sprockets exposed -5x5 inch opening at operator waist to chest height Colborne Line 1 shaft leading from conveyor 1 to 2on under side with exposed chain and sprockets- within 26 inches of floor Elevator Sweep -exposed chain and sprockets - waist height - 5 ½ x 7 inch openings Dough Docker and Dough Sheeter - exposed chain and sprockets at operator station - reach in directly adjacent to operator Dough Crimper - exposed chain and sprockets 2 - Colborne Line 2 and conveyor - All equipment on Colborne Lines 1 and 2 are identical and with the same guarding deficiencies. At the Turn Conveyor - exposed chain and sprockets 3 - IBL 1 conveyor: Discharge for IBL 1 Browning conveyor 4 - IBL 2 conveyor: Discharge Sweep - chain and sprockets exposed 5 - Old Cookie Oven: Chain and Sprocket on outside of oven - knee height from floor Wire cutter for Old Cookie Oven - multiple exposed chain & sprocket - approximately chest height 6 - Waste Water: DAF tank in waste water with exposed chain and sprocket In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.