Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1205922.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 04/13/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $9,760.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/06/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date: 08/01/2017
Final Order: 03/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/02/2018 | $3,000.00 | 04/13/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 08/03/2017 | $9,760.00 | 08/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/06/2017 | $9,760.00 | 08/22/2017 | 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: (a) Site: 175 Progress Ave., Springfield, MA 01104, Berkshire Polishing Room: On 3/1/2017 and at times earlier the employer did not ensure a method of guarding was provided for the belt sanders in the Berkshire room to protect polishers from rotating parts. (b) Site: 175 Progress Ave., Springfield, MA 01104, Polishing Room: On 3/1/2017 and at times earlier the employer did not ensure a method of guarding was provided for the belt sanders in the Polishing Room to protect polishers from rotating parts.