Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operators and other employees from hazards created by ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Denver Reel and Pallet Company, located at 4600 Monaco Street, Denver CO 80216: On or before September 17, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the saw blade in the machine used to cut wood, framing stakes was guarded, in that the opening at the discard chute at the back of the machine was large enough to allow for operators to place their hand inside while the saw blade was turning. The saw blade continues to spin during a spool down period even after the machine is turned off and/or unplugged. Operators have to access this area to remove the cut wood pieces. This condition exposed employees to laceration and amputation hazards. b) Denver Reel and Pallet Company, located at 4600 Monaco Street, Denver CO 80216: On or before September 17, 2020, the employer did not ensure that the saw blade in the machine used to cut wood stakes was guarded, in that the opening at the front side of the machine was large enough to allow for operators to inadvertently place their hand inside while cutting stakes. This condition exposed employees to laceration and amputation.