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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 I General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1150683.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,471.00
Current Penalty: $12,471.00
Issuance Date: 10/21/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 11/02/2016
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/15/2016
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 | 11/15/2016 | $12,471.00 | 11/02/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/21/2016 | $12,471.00 | 11/02/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle. On or about May 26, 2016, the following Mamata Machinery Bag Sealer Machines were not guarded by enclosures or guarding methods to prevent entry into the point of operation, exposing employees to crushing and pinch point hazards created by the sealer blade. (a) Employees were exposed to an amputation on the Mamata Machinery Bag Sealer Machine (Model# VEGA 800w; Serial # 036).