Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1543333.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $13,653.00
Current Penalty: $8,150.00
Issuance Date: 09/28/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/20/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/20/2021 | $8,150.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/28/2021 | $13,653.00 | Serious |
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) General Aluminum Manufacturing Co. on or about July 22, 2021, at the address of 13663 Short Rd. Wapakoneta, OH: The employer did not ensure the Northfield Vertical band saw was adequately guarded. Employees performing work tasks near the unguarded blade were exposed to amputation hazards.