Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1556578.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $6,838.00
Issuance Date: 01/25/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 02/03/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/17/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/17/2022 | $6,838.00 | 02/03/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/25/2022 | $11,396.00 | 02/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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. ArcelorMittal Tubular Products USA LLC - Shelby, Ohio: On or about October 6, 2021, the employer did not ensure the West Bench Pinch Pointer machine was guarded to protect operators from pinch point hazards created as the incoming tube enters the gripper and from the closing gripper. 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.