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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100217 B04 I Mechanical power presses.

Inspection Nr: 1546274.015

Citation: 01003A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $9,557.00

Current Penalty: $5,734.20

Issuance Date: 11/22/2021

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Abatement Date: 01/21/2022

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0524500

Contest Date:

Final Order: 12/09/2021

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	12/09/2021	$5,734.20	01/21/2022	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	11/22/2021	$9,557.00	12/22/2021	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i): The pedal mechanism(s) on mechanical power press(es) full revolution clutches were not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedals: On or about August 6, 2021, and at times prior to, employees operated a Roper Whitney Punch Press by stepping onto a pedal which was not protected to prevent unintended operation from falling or moving objects or by accidental stepping onto the pedal.

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