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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1707720.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $11,524.00
Current Penalty: $11,524.00
Issuance Date: 03/06/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/02/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/02/2024 | $11,524.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/06/2024 | $11,524.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
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. On or about November 3rd, 2023, at an establishment located at W694 White Ridge Road in Berlin, Wisconsin, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts when they were cleaning the filters on the filter press. Employer did not provide a machine guard to prevent access to the filter press takeaway auger.