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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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: Southeast, shared materials room, Novatec ABS dryers: on or about July 19, 2016, operators were assigned to regularly transfer ABS resin material from subject equipment into carry totes for plastic injection molding process. The screen guard and perimeter deflector guard were removed from the valve's discharge opening where operators could access hazard area during operating cycle. Operators had their hands and fingers exposed to caught-in hazards likely to result in serious injury. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.