OSHA inspectors have visited Backyard Designs in Iowa one time.
It opened on Oct 26, 2016 after a complaint, in Harlan.
In all, OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $3,000; today they stand at $1,500, 50% less.
Among farming, fishing and forestry employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,440 penalty. Backyard Designs averages $1,500 across 1 cited inspection.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Dec 14, 2016 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1)
(d) Pulleys—(1) Guarding. Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section. Pulleys serving as balance wheels (e.g., punch presses) on which the point of contact between belt and pulley is more than six feet six inches (6 ft. 6 in.) from the floor or platform may be guarded with a disk covering the spokes.
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)
(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.