Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: The employer does not ensure that employees are protected from machine related hazards through methods of machine guarding. This violation was most recently documented at the address located above, as follows: a) Kitchen 5 - On or about January 10, 2020, the employer failed to ensure that hazards created by the pinch points and shear action created by the rotating blades of the Westinghouse Rotary Valve, Model AL-150-2, on the Sugar Silo, were guarded to prevent injury to employees while adjusting the flexible sock and checking for sugar flow. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.