Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 990073.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,850.00
Current Penalty: $2,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/11/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 02/24/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/09/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/09/2015 | $2,000.00 | 02/24/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/11/2015 | $3,850.00 | 02/24/2015 | 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.: The employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation. This violation was most recently observed on or about September 15, 2014, at the workplace located at 4131 CR 35500, Sumner, Texas 75486; where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while operating drill presses without the use of a guard.