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) Secondary Area- On March 15, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that hazards created by pinch points were guarded to prevent injury to employees. Employees were exposed to the pinch points from the moving piston on the Cartoner A Pneumatic Cylinder Diverter during production. b) Maintenance Shop- On or about March 15, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that all unused portions of saw blades, including on the J&L Horizontal Bandsaw, were guarded to prevent injury to employees. 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 of abatement, or other written records.