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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1270583.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,408.00
Current Penalty: $8,000.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/27/2017
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 | 11/27/2017 | $8,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2017 | $11,408.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle: a) Packing Department: The heat sealer (pressure bar) and the sealant element on the T-1000 Advanced Poly-Bagger (S/N: 208040850) was equipped with an inadequate guard that had an opening of approx. 5 inches long by 8.5 inches wide which allowed employees to place their hands into the point of operation, exposing employees to an amputation injury, on or about October 5, 2017.