Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1649175.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,278.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2023
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 10/16/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 08/30/2023 | $15,625.00 | 10/16/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/11/2023 | $15,625.00 | 08/31/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2023 | $12,278.00 | 05/24/2023 | 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) On or about February 8, 2023 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the line 9 peeler panel. Employees are exposed to the pinch point created by the pressing action of the automatic guide on the back side of the equipment. Round stock bars are in place as a form of guarding but are not effective in preventing employees from reaching the hazardous area. b) On or about February 8, 2023 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the line 10 peeler panel. Employees are exposed to the pinch point created by the pressing action of the automatic guide on the back side of the equipment. Round stock bars are in place as a form of guarding but are not effective in preventing employees from reaching the hazardous area. c) On or about February 8, 2023 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the line 9 peeler panel conveyor. Employees are exposed to the pinch point created on the exit portion of the highspeed conveyor where the conveyor meets the rotating shaft. d) On or about February 8, 2023 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the line 10 peeler panel conveyor. Employees are exposed to the pinch point created on the exit portion of the highspeed conveyor where the conveyor meets the rotating shaft. e) On or about February 15, 2023 the employer did not ensure that effective machine guarding was in place on the sliced lunchmeat (line5) . Employees are exposed to the pinch point created when the product placement arm retracts to a downward position. Employees are exposed to the pinch point between the arm and the structure of the equipment. f) Line 4 Drake, Line 5 Drake, and Tipper Tie RS4204 guarding was inadequate.