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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100132 D01 General requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1691394.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,036.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/15/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 12/12/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2023 | $6,000.00 | 12/12/2023 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/15/2023 | $8,036.00 | 12/12/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
1910.132(d)(1) The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY) 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) Dog Bed Area - The Nedco Pillow Compression Machine (referred to as the Press Machine), model CM 506, serial number 7047, actuated by foot-operated switches, did not have complete machine guarding on the sides and did not have machine guarding on the rear nor on the point of operation, exposing the operator and other employees in the machine area to getting caught-in the press and heat sealer, on or about August 16, 2023. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and state employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.