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

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. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 16, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the Conrac Corp. (model 3CP-HD; s/n 84236-64) flaring machine, located in the End Forming area, was guarded to protect employees from pinch point hazards created by the closing clamp. b. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 23, 2023, the employer did not ensure that the PHI beading machine (model 3CPV; s/n 3CPV-23), located in the End Forming area, was adequately guarded to protect employees from pinch point hazards created by the closing clamp. c. Hydro Tube Enterprises, Inc. - Oberlin, Ohio: On or about November 30, 2023, employees who operated the tube bender located in the coil cell and used to bend the ends/tails of coils, were exposed to the pinch point created after the bend is made and the die holder/block retracts back to the home position. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.