Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1338563.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/03/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $6,400.00
Issuance Date: 09/18/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/09/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/09/2018 | $6,400.00 | 12/03/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2018 | $12,934.00 | 11/05/2018 | 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 shall be 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) On or about 8/15/2018 employees were exposed to a caught in hazard while utilizing a Biro band saw to cut pork loins. The barrier guard was not being adjusted as a minimum of 1/4 above the meat being cut..