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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1171758.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,620.00
Current Penalty: $5,291.00
Issuance Date: 11/18/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 12/15/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524530
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/08/2016
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 | 12/08/2016 | $5,291.00 | 12/15/2016 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/18/2016 | $9,620.00 | 12/15/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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): An employee was exposed to nip point hazards while attempting to remove a bag from an Impulse Machine, and the employer did not adequately guard the hazard with a light curtain. The light curtain was set approximately 2 1/2 inches from the point of operation, and not at the manufacturer's required distance (that is at least greater than 4 inches).