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: The employer does not guard all the rotating parts of machines whose operation exposes employees to injury. This violation was observed on or about November, 19, 2013, in the fabrication area, located in the northwest corner of the building, where employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-by hazards when operating a manual Tarnow brand metal lathe without a chuck guard. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that machine guarding is provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area.