Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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) Line 2- On July 6, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that hazards created by the Winding Area rotating shafts were guarded prevent injury to employees during operation of the machines and changeovers. b) Lines 3 and 4- On or about August 18, 2017, the employer failed to ensure that hazards created by the rotating shafts and ingoing nip points were guarded on Line 3 and Line 4 to prevent injury to employees during operation of the machines and changeovers. 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 of abatement, or other written records.