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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1488596.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/16/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $9,753.00
Issuance Date: 01/20/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/10/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/20/2021 | $9,753.00 | 02/16/2021 | 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) Mountain States Packaging, LLC at 645 W 53rd Place in Denver, CO 80216: On or about August 18, 2020, the employer failed to provide machine guarding on the cardboard baler machine. This condition exposed employees to a finger amputation hazard in that an employee had the first knuckle of his left index finger amputated when the machine activated. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Certification of Corrective Action Worksheet").