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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1651708.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,063.00
Current Penalty: $7,032.00
Issuance Date: 03/10/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 03/30/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/23/2023
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 | 03/23/2023 | $7,032.00 | 03/30/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/10/2023 | $14,063.00 | 03/30/2023 | 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) On or about February 21, 2022 the employer did not ensure that effective guarding was in place on the Press Tea Light production line. Effective guarding was not in place to protect the employee from rotating wheels, rollers, and wick feeder. b) On or about February 21, 2022 the employer did not ensure that effective guarding was in place on the Press Tea Light hydraulic press. Effective guarding was not in place on the lower section of the output side of the press. Employees are exposed to the pinch point of the lower ram as it travels up to the frame.