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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1109683.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,200.00
Issuance Date: 02/04/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 02/17/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 03/03/2016
Final Order: 08/29/2016
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/29/2016 | $4,200.00 | 02/17/2016 | Other | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 03/10/2016 | $6,000.00 | 02/17/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/04/2016 | $6,000.00 | 02/17/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazards created by: a) Blanching Area, Building PB1, on or about 11-30-2015, the employer failed to provide appropriate guards to protect employees working with and around the bucket elevators/vertical conveyors from nip points where the buckets pass through the metal floor on the way down, exposing them to foot injuries, including fractures. b) Blanching Area, Building PB1, on or about 11-30-2015, the employer failed to provide appropriate guards to protect employees working with and around the bucket elevator/vertical conveyors from nip points where the chain pass near the metal guide on the way up, exposing them to hand injuries, including lacerations and fractures. c) Blanching Area, Building PB1, on or about 11-30-2015, the employer failed to provide appropriate guards to protect employees working with and around the horizontal conveyor from nip points where the conveyor belt meet the drive pulley, exposing them to foot injuries, including fractures.