Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1557710.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $9,426.00
Issuance Date: 04/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 06/06/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/03/2022 | $9,426.00 | 06/06/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/07/2022 | $14,502.00 | 05/03/2022 | Serious |
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) DIDS Line 2: On or about 10/10/21, the pipe leading to the rotary valve on the bottom of the DIDS machine was not guarded to prevent employee access to rotating valves. An employee suffered a finger amputation when accessing the opening when checking the machine operation. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.