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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1649900.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/26/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/08/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/30/2023
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 | 05/30/2023 | $12,000.00 | 05/08/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/26/2023 | $15,625.00 | 05/08/2023 | 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) Packaging Department - On or about February 1, 2023, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at or near the Crumble 180A Mixer Grinder. An employee's fingertip was amputated due to not having the exit end of the grinder guarded, thereby exposing employees to amputation hazards. b) Raw Department - On or about March 1, 2023, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at the exit end of the AMFEC Mixer where employees were exposed to rotating paddles during operation, thereby exposing employees to amputation hazards.