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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1577616.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/29/2022 2
Initial Penalty: $14,357.00
Current Penalty: $9,332.05
Issuance Date: 03/17/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/15/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/2022 | $9,332.05 | 03/29/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2022 | $14,357.00 | 03/29/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. a. On and/or before January 28, 2022, the employer did not ensure employees were protected from the rotating parts of the auger on the dust collector hopper. While changing out dust collector bags, the employees are exposed to the rotating auger through the unguarded chute opening.