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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1676318.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,162.00
Current Penalty: $5,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 10/13/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/13/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/13/2023 | $5,500.00 | 10/13/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2023 | $11,162.00 | 10/31/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by: Location: Asphalt Manufacturing Plant: On or about June 12, 2023, in the Roll Feed Area the unguarded spindle on the unwind stand posed a nip point hazard that was not guarded exposing employees to lacerations and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, in the Roll Feed Area the rollers were not guarded, exposing employees to lacerations, crush injuries, and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the roller end of the Accumulator's spindle was not guarded and posed nip point hazard, exposing employees to lacerations and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the roller end of the Saturator's spindle was not guarded and posed a nip point hazard, exposing employees to lacerations and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the Cooler Section's Press Roller was not guarded and posed a caught-in hazard, exposing employees to lacerations, crush injuries, and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the roller start of Coater's spindle was not guarded and posed a nip point hazard, exposing employees to lacerations and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the Paint Section's Dancer Roller was not guarded and posed a caught-in hazard, exposing employees to lacerations, crush injuries, and amputations. On or about June 12, 2023, the CTL (Cut to Length) machine's guillotine blade had no guard to prevent employees from reaching under the machine, exposing employees to laceration and amputation. On or about June 12, 2023, the CTL (Cut to Length) in-feed to rollers were not guarded, exposing employees to laceration, crush, and amputation injuries. On or about June 12, 2023, the Tower's fifth floor conveyor system's belt was not guarded, exposing employees to lacerations, crush injuries, and amputations. Location: Rock Dryer Area On or about July 10, 2023, In the Rock Dryer Area, there was an exposed running flywheel approximately three feet (3') from the floor, exposing employees to lacerations and amputations. On or about July 10, 2023, employees were exposed to laceration, crush injuries, and amputations due to the rotating gears on an inadequately guarded running Rock Dryer Tumbler.