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Standard Cited: 19100219 F03 Mechanical power-transmission apparatus.
Inspection Nr: 1695679.015
Citation: 01015B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/27/2024
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/28/2024
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 03/21/2024
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/22/2024 | $0.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/28/2024 | $0.00 | 03/27/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 015B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. At an establishment located at 5215 Mill Road in Laona, Wisconsin; (a) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, the infeed conveyor leading to the CompuSaw Rip Saw had an unguarded sprocket wheel located behind the main computer console exposing employees to rotating parts. (b) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught in hazards created by a chain and sprocket on the outfeed side of the CompuSaw Rip Saw. The chain and sprocket were not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to the hazards. (c) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught in hazards created by a chain and sprocket on the infeed conveyor leading to the Brute Optimizer. The chain and sprocket were not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to the hazards. (d) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught in hazards created by a chain and sprocket on the Takeoff Conveyor #1 for the Block Piler when advancing the chain. The chain and sprocket were not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to the hazards. (e) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught in hazards created by a chain and sprocket on the Takeoff Conveyor #2 for the Block Piler when advancing the chain. The chain and sprocket were not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to the hazards. (f) On or about September 5, 2023, in Plant A, employees were exposed to ingoing nip points and caught in hazards created by a chain and sprocket on the Takeoff Conveyor #3 for the Block Piler when advancing the chain. The chain and sprocket were not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to the hazards.