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: a. Production Area - On or about October 16, 2020, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at or near the Di-acro Hydra Power Press Brake, Model #55-6, Serial # 655087620. An employee's right hand index finger was amputated while in the danger zone during the bending process. b. Production Area - On or about October 26, 2020, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at or near Press Brake #7. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded points of operation during the operating cycles. c. Production Area - On or about October 26, 2020, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at or near Press Brake #8. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded points of operation during the operating cycles. d. Production Area - On or about October 26, 2020, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at or near Press Brake #19. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded points of operation during the operating cycles.