Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. At an establishment located at 805 Ogden Street in Marinette, Wisconsin: a) On or about April 27, 2023, in the Mill Room Off Line #1 Press area; Inspector Grinder employees were exposed to amputation hazards created by the steel mesh discharge conveyor belt and discharge chute while reaching into the conveyor to get parts. The machine was not effectively guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards. b) On our about May 12, 2023, in the Mill Room on lines 4B and 5B; employees were exposed to amputation hazards created by the steel mesh conveyor belts and frames of the Sprayer and Dryer conveyors while working near and under the discharge area of the conveyors. The machines were not adequately guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards. c) On or about August 17, 2023, in the Mill Room; Inspector Grinder employees utilizing mounted straight Top Cat air-powered grinders were exposed to entanglement and laceration hazards created by the unguarded 4-inch diamond abrasive grinding wheels. The machines were not adequately guarded to prevent exposure to these hazards.