Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1147216.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 07/21/2016
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/11/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/11/2016 | $1,960.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/21/2016 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 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: In the Berkshire polishing room at 175 Progress Avenue Springfield, MA: On or about May 13, 2016, the employer did not ensure a method of guarding was provided for the various polishing equipment in the Berkshire room to protect polishers from rotating parts.