Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1445998.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,603.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/25/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 04/16/2020
Final Order: 04/15/2021
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/15/2021 | $9,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/16/2020 | $10,603.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/25/2020 | $10,603.00 | 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: On or about November 10, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the reject conveyor, on the Sweetarts Rope Line, was adequately guarded resulting in a finger amputation when the conveyor raised and the employee's finger came into contact with the block adjuster/frame and the conveyor. No documentation or certification required for this item.