Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A02 General requirements for all machines.
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Inspection Nr: 1729907.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/01/2024
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 | 08/01/2024 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/21/2024 | $16,131.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2):General requirements for machine guards. Guards shall be affixed to the machine where possible and secured elsewhere if for any reason attachment to the machine is not possible. The guard shall be such that it does not offer an accident hazard in itself. a) On or about January 27, 2024, the employer did not ensure the kickback guards on the DeWalt table saws used by employees to make plastic retains did not cause a hazard in that an employee's right index fingertip was amputated when it was caught by the serrated kickback guard.