Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1653231.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $12,278.00
Issuance Date: 06/07/2023
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 10/02/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2023 | $12,278.00 | 10/02/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/07/2023 | $15,625.00 | 07/05/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding - Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. a) On or about February 28, 2023, the #517 part washer was not guarded to prevent employees from reaching the pinch point area where the robot places the part and moves it into the washer. b) On or about February 28, 2023, the #552 machine was not guarded to prevent employees from getting their hands struck by the moving robot while loading parts.