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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1574006.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,252.00
Current Penalty: $3,626.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 02/18/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/08/2022
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 | 03/08/2022 | $3,626.00 | 02/18/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2022 | $7,252.00 | 02/18/2022 | 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 January 18, 2022, employees were exposed to hydraulic pinch point hazards and crushing injuries in that the HTC Hydraulic Metal Sheer (Machine # N0311 Model: 375-10A S/N: A772582) hold down plunger was not adequately guarded. The employer did not sure one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by crush-by hazards created by the plunger coming down on the operators fingers/hand.