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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1658233.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $15,625.00
Current Penalty: $13,281.45
Issuance Date: 07/19/2023
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2023
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2023 | $13,281.45 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2023 | $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. a. On or about March 22, 2023 and days prior, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working at the Kannegieseser Press machine due to a damaged interlock switch on the gate allowing the robotic shuttle to continue to transition between the press machine and the dryer while the gate was open. b. On or about March 22, 2023, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while working at the Challenge Dryer due to a rear gate guard that had been removed which protected employees from the area where the robotic laundry shuttle transitioned between the press and the dryer.