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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1613903.015
Citation: 01001B
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/22/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/03/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/03/2023 | $0.00 | Other | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/22/2022 | $14,502.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. On or about August 5, 2022, and at times prior thereto, at the National Oilwell Varco facility located on FM 529 Rd in Houston, TX, an employee was operating a Lagun vertical milling machine without sufficient guarding to protect employees from flying chips associated with point of operation and rotating parts operations.