Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A02 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1738848.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $10,485.15
Issuance Date: 08/23/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728900
Contest Date: 09/19/2024
Final Order: 04/24/2025
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 04/24/2025 | $10,485.15 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/19/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible: On or about April 3, 2024, employees engaged in meatpacking activities on the rib line at Greater Omaha Packing Company, Inc. located at 3001 L Street, Omaha, Nebraska were exposed to amputation hazards associated with inadequately guarded band saws while cutting meat product to size. Specifically, it was observed that the employees operating the rib line band saw S09 are cutting 9-inch ribs with the guard adjusted to 12-inches open exposing 3-4 inches of the unused portions of the blade.