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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards while engaging in production activities. This was most recently documented at the shop located at 731 S. Industrial Ct., Rose Hill, KS, where the following pieces of equipment were not equipped with machine guarding: a) On or about 1/12/16, an employee engaged in machining activities at the Summit lathe (Model 20X63A Serial SUM-5-168M) was exposed to struck-by hazards associated with unguarded rotating parts in that a barrier guard is not in place to keep employees out of the point of operation. b) Lathe (Model 20X63A Serial SUM-5-168M) a safety shield is not in place. c) Wilton drill press (Model 2404) a safety shield is not in place.