Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A 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) For printing press units 6A, 6B, 8B and 9B, on or about 04/03/2024, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that, press rollers were missing finger guards during plate changing and blanket changing activities, and sliding barrier guards were not always used with rollers in full operation. b) For A-press folder and C-press folder, on or about 04/03/2024, the employer exposed employees to amputation hazards, in that, guards were missing for rotating, moving parts and nip points that could pull employees' hands in and cause amputations.