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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1648661.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,394.00
Current Penalty: $9,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/20/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/18/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/18/2023 | $9,000.00 | 07/20/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/23/2023 | $13,394.00 | 07/20/2023 | 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) Line 4, 8" Pelletizer: On January 31, 2023, and times prior employees tasked with operation of production lines, such as, but not limited to, Production Line 4 are exposed to unguarded rotating parts of a pulling unit comprised of three rollers that is powered by an electric motor that rotates at a speed of approximately 1750 RPM.