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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1688500.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,938.00
Current Penalty: $5,469.00
Issuance Date: 09/15/2023
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 11
Abatement Date: 09/27/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2023 | $5,469.00 | 09/27/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2023 | $10,938.00 | 09/27/2023 | 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 or about August 3, 2023, located at the tear down line, employees were not protected from contacting the unused portion and the cutting portion of the blade on three Wood-Mizer PD200 Pallet dismantler band saws while the employees were dismantling wood pallets. b. On or about August 3, 2023, located at the tear down line, employees who were sorting pallet pieces on the Trim Saw were exposed to an unguarded shear point between the pallet pieces, the conveyor teeth and the jig block mounted on the surface of the table.