Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1620972.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $10,937.50
Issuance Date: 02/17/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2023 | $10,937.50 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/17/2023 | $15,625.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):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. On or about September 22, 2022, with respect to an establishment located at 544 Acme Street, Green Bay, WI 54302, employees operating the combo dumper in the Fabrication Department were exposed to potential caught-in hazards when the dumper were not guarded to prevent access to a pinch point created by the dumper and frame above the transfer conveyor.
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