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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1227019.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,926.00
Current Penalty: $3,475.00
Issuance Date: 10/03/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/16/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/27/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/27/2017 | $3,475.00 | 01/16/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/03/2017 | $6,926.00 | 11/21/2017 | 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) International Timber & Veneer, LC / Jackson Center, PA: On or about April 21, 2017 the employer did not protect employees from hazards associated with the movement of the Merritt Vertical Slicers. Employees are bypassing the guard in place by sticking their hands and body parts over the half gate. Additionally, the opposite side was not guarded and is open and accessible to employee entry.