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

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Jobsite, Bulk Building, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: On or about November 23, 2021, the cement mixer was not provided with point of operation guarding to protect employees from the rotating blades of the mixer. Employees operating the mixer were exposed to caught-by hazards. b) Jobsite, brick crusher area, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: On or about November 23, 2021, the hydraulic plunger machine used to break refractory brick into smaller pieces was not equipped with guarding to prevent employees from being struck-by pieces of brick. Employees operating the hydraulic plunger were exposed to struck-by hazards. c) Jobsite, Old Mil, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: Access to the point of operation from the back side of the #3 and #4 Mitsui-Fokai brand friction presses was not guarded to prevent employees from entering the danger zone during operating cycles. Each friction press had a capacity of 300 Tons. d) Jobsite, New Mill, 301 Brickyard Road, Clairton, PA 15025: Access to the point of operation from the back side of the #7 and #5 Mitsui-Fokai brand friction presses was not guarded to prevent employees from entering the danger zone during operating cycles. Each friction press had a capacity of 300 Tons.