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. Ultimate RB, Inc. - Delphos, Ohio: On or about December 20, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees working at Press 1 were protected from pinch point hazards created between the filler box and mold as the filler box was lowered by the press head onto the mold. b. Ultimate RB, Inc. - Delphos, Ohio: On or about December 20, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees who operated Press 1 were protected from pinch point hazards created between the press head and filler box as the press head lowered into a mold. c. Ultimate RB, Inc. - Delphos, Ohio: On or about December 20, 2022, employees who assisted in inserting pins into molds at Press 1 were exposed to pinch points in that a pin can be inserted during a time the press head continues to lower. d. Ultimate RB, Inc. - Delphos, Ohio: On or about December 20, 2022, employees who worked at Press 1 to fill and prep molds were exposed to caught-in hazards in that the auger which dumps material into the mold was not guarded. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.