Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1457990.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $5,937.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/19/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 04/16/2020
Final Order: 09/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/04/2020 | $2,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 06/17/2020 | $5,937.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/19/2020 | $5,937.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): 7 Brookfield St, Worcester, MA: On January 21, 2020, employees operated an unguarded insert press where they were able to place either hand into the point of operation when they actuated the machine by foot pedal. On January 21, 2020, an employee received a finger injury in the point of operation while operating that machine.
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