Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B 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 September 29, 2021 the employer failed to ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the radial sheet metal crimping machine. Employees were not protected from the closing action of the top crimping gear onto the lower crimping gear. Employees are able to place their hands into the hazardous area when the clamping action is actuated by foot pedal. Additionally, employees are not protected from the movement of the pneumatic powered mechanical arm. Employees are exposed to the moving machine parts of the arm and clamp when it is also actuated by foot pedal. Lukjan Metal Products North Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1304483, citation number 1, item number3 (b)and was affirmed as a final order on October 16, 2018, with respect to a workplace located at 780 River Ave. S., Prairie Farm, WI 54762 .