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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1102760.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 01/21/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/23/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/19/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/19/2016 | $4,500.00 | 01/21/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/23/2015 | $6,000.00 | 01/21/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. a) Orbital ATK, Inc. dba New River Energetics: On or about 10/21/2015, an employee held emery cloth that was wrapped semi around an aluminum shaft fastened into the work holding device of an industrial lathe. When the shaft was rotated at 300-400 RPM, the emery cloth created an entanglement hazard that was not guarded as a result the employee received a fractured left hand and a severe laceration to the face. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.