Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. On or about August 16, 2023. at several locations in the plant, rotating drums, conveyor belts, rotating wheels, and chains were unguarded, exposing employees. Locations: 1) Bldg 25 Northwest side of Filter House drum/head pully front side approximately 15 yards from the east side wall. 2) Bldg 25: The Northwest side of the Filter House chain guard is not installed correctly. It has a gap in the guard that will allow employees to place their hands in the area. The unguarded chain is approximately 15 yards from the east side wall. 3) Bldg 25 #6 granulator head pully no guard. 4) Building #2 Northside Lower elevator pully no guard, 4 yards from the north door. 5) Pan-house Overflow Pipe P-4 no guard burns hazards. Pipe venting steam, no guard. 6) Bldg 2nd floor Roller #6 granulator rotating parts no guard.