Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100218 F01 III Forging machines.
Inspection Nr: 1484295.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,848.00
Current Penalty: $6,193.60
Issuance Date: 10/15/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 11/10/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/09/2020
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/09/2020 | $6,193.60 | 11/10/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/15/2020 | $8,848.00 | 11/10/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.218(f)(1)(iii): The ram was not blocked with a material the strength of which shall meet or exceed the specifications or dimensions shown in Table O-11: A.) Milwaukee Forge, LLC as a successor to Mercer Forge Corporation/Hot Trim Press -- Lindell 2000 trim press (TP03) - On or about 7/16/2020, and at times prior thereto, the top of the trim box was only being support by a 2 x2 wood block when an employee's body parts were inside the machine performing activities that included but were not limited to securing and removing the trim box. The wood block failed resulting in the top portion of the trim box striking an employees fingers resulting in serious injuries. ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below). This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
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