Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1721711.015
Citation: 01002A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $9,600.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2024
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/08/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/28/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/28/2024 | $9,600.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2024 | $16,131.00 | 07/08/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) On or about January 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Dry Depositor 1 was adequately guarded to prevent employees from accessing the point of operation during the normal machine cycles. i.e. heat-sealing jaws on the Dry Depositor. This exposed employees to caught-between hazards from moving machine parts that could result in amputations. b) On or about January 17, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the point of operation on the Dry Depositor 2 was adequately guarded to prevent employees from accessing the point of operation during the normal machine cycles. i.e. heat-sealing jaws on the Dry Depositor. This exposed employees to caught-between hazards from moving machine parts that could result in amputations. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).