Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100213 R04 Woodworking machinery requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1688500.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,813.00
Current Penalty: $3,906.50
Issuance Date: 09/15/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/27/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2023 | $3,906.50 | 09/27/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/15/2023 | $7,813.00 | 09/27/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section, inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods be provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines. a. On or about August 3, 2023, located against the eastern wall on the north end of the warehouse, employees were not protected from contacting the blade of the company manufactured chop saw as a result of a four inch square hole in the lower section of the hood guard facing the operator. b. On or about August 3, 2023, located approximately 15 feet east of the office complex in the warehouse, employees were not protected from contacting the blade of the company manufactured chop saw as a result of a four inch square hole in the lower section of the hood guard facing the operator.