Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 799161.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status:
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2013
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/15/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/01/2013
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 | 03/01/2013 | $3,000.00 | 04/15/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2013 | $5,000.00 | 02/28/2013 | 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. Pellet and Texture Line Bag Hangers- Employees operating bag hangers were not protected from crushing and amputation hazards where the point of operation was not guarded. b. Pellet and Texture Line Bag Sewing Machines- Employees working near the sewing machines were not protected from laceration hazards where the point of operation was not guarded. c. Pellet and Texture Line Bag Hangers- Employees working near head and tail pulleys on the conveyor belts were exposed to laceration and amputation hazards from unguarded rotating parts. d. Pellet Line Unistacker- Employees operating the Unistacker were not protected from crushing hazards where the point of operation was not guarded.
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