Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100219 C04 I Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1558518.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/27/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $7,022.00
Current Penalty: $4,279.43
Issuance Date: 12/07/2021
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/07/2022
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/07/2022 | $4,279.43 | 12/27/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/07/2021 | $7,022.00 | 12/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves. a. On or about October 18, 2021, located in the Cut Shop, employees were exposed to unguarded shaft ends on the conveyors that transferred boards from the Brewco upcut saw to the Brewco single head saw, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. b. On or about October 18, 2021, located in the Cut Shop, employees were exposed to an unguarded shaft end on an incline belt conveyor alongside the Brewco triple head saw line that returned boards to be resawn, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. c. On or about October 18, 2021, located in the Cut Shop, employees were exposed to an unguarded shaft end on the exit end of the Brewco single head saw conveyor, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard. d. On or about October 18, 2021, located in the Cut Shop, employees were exposed to unguarded shaft ends at the Brewco triple head saw line where boards were loaded onto the belt conveyor to be transported back to the saw to be resawn, thereby exposing employees to caught-in hazards.