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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1560588.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 02/07/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 03/25/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/02/2022 | $0.00 | 03/25/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/07/2022 | $10,151.00 | 03/25/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 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. a) On or about September 15, 2021, the guard on the side of the machine where the motor was located had been removed exposing the employee to moving parts for a minimum of two days. b) On or about October 28, 2021, employees operating the Material Spreader were exposed to point of operation hazards in that the machine was not equipped with guards to protect employees from the ingoing pinch points on the wheels during travel and the pinch points hazards between the machine and right angle irons at the terminal ends of the fabric.