Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100213 R04 Woodworking machinery requirements.
Inspection Nr: 1529339.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,827.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 12/15/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/08/2021
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/08/2021 | $1,000.00 | 12/15/2021 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2021 | $6,827.00 | 10/04/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section, inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods be provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines. a) On or about May 6, 2021, the employer had not provided point of operation guarding between the pressurized metal plate and the doors of the Tyler Pod Cold Press #1. b) On or about May 6, 2021, the employer exposed employees to pinch point created where the hinged top comes down on the table of the lite machine.