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) Basic Grain Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about November 4, 2011, the employer failed to assure that employees were protected from pinch points created by the oscillator located in the D Seasoning area. Employees were exposed to fractures and lacerations when sweeping and taking product samples immediately adjacent to the moving parts. b) Basic Grain Products, Inc. - Coldwater, Ohio: On or about November 4, 2011, the employer failed to assure that employees were protected from the rotating drum located in the D Seasoning area. Employees were exposed to being caught by the rotating drum when sweeping immediately adjacent to the moving parts. 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.