Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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. On or about April 1, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the vertical auger associated with the cyclone at Line #9 was adequately guarded to protect employees from rotating parts. Employees who accessed the top of the cyclone and used an air nozzle to blow out material were exposed caught-in injuries created by the cyclone's rotating vertical auger. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.