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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
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Inspection Nr: 1724869.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $14,518.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 06/20/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/03/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/03/2024 | $0.00 | 06/20/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2024 | $14,518.00 | 06/20/2024 | 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 January 30, 2024, located at the Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. Performance Way location, at the Prime Conveyor bag flattener with serial number 10216-2002, there was an ingoing nip point between the top incline conveyor belt and the bottom incline conveyor belt that was not guarded. As a result, an employee was exposed to caught-in hazards when manually feeding mulch bags into the bag flattener conveyor and suffered serious injuries.