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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1223846.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,054.00
Current Penalty: $4,527.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/11/2017
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 | 07/11/2017 | $4,527.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/2017 | $9,054.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
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. a) Boric Acid Chemical Feed System, Production, 157 Passan Drive - Building #2, Wilkes-Barre, PA - The slide gate located on the discharge snout of the boric acid silo was unguarded exposing employees who attempted to clear blockages and/or attach filter socks to an amputation hazard, on or before March 21, 2017. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification is not required for this violation. The hazardous condition was abated during the inspection.