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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 300097813
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,375.00
Current Penalty: $687.50
Issuance Date: 09/09/1998
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 09/14/1998
Gravity: 03
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/05/1998 | $687.50 | 09/14/1998 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/09/1998 | $1,375.00 | 09/14/1998 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CRUSHING
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided on the tensioning rollers of the Stork machine so as to protect employees from the hazard(s) created by the point of operation: Or In The Alternative: Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to crushing, tearing and friction trauma injuries from improperly guarded tensioning rollers. Stork machine room: An employee suffered multiple injuries to the arm and shoulder when caught and drawn into the unguarded Stork machine tensioning rollers. ABATEMENT NOTE: ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE ABATEMENT METHOD TO CORRECT THIS HAZARD IS TO PROVIDE INTERLOCKING BARRIER GATES.R