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Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 III General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1554333.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,753.00
Current Penalty: $5,364.00
Issuance Date: 12/22/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 02/10/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/14/2022
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 | 01/14/2022 | $5,364.00 | 02/10/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/22/2021 | $9,753.00 | 02/10/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
1910.212(a)(3)(iii) Special handtools for placing and removing material shall be such as to permit easy handling of material without the operator placing a hand in the danger zone. Such tools shall not be in lieu of other guarding required by this section, but can only be used to supplement protection provided. 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 September 20, 2021, employees were not protected from the pinch point created by the rotation of the handheld grain sampling tool (measuring 23 inches by 19 inches by 1 inch width) and the Hi Roller Conveyor access cover when it came into contact with the running conveyor belt splice protector/wiper cleats.