Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1562706.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Not Completed - AD Discretion
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,876.00
Issuance Date: 05/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 06/02/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 05/31/2022
Final Order: 11/30/2022
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 11/30/2022 | $10,876.00 | 06/02/2022 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/22/2022 | $14,502.00 | 06/02/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/06/2022 | $14,502.00 | 06/02/2022 | Serious |
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) JOHNS MANVILLE, INC., Facility located at 437 North Grove Street, Berlin NJ 08009 - Facing area - Band Saw/Slitter Machine: Employees are exposed to unguarded portions of blades around the slitter blades, the blades are partially covered by individual guards that do not protect some of the blade(s) portion(s). The employees reach with a tool to clean/clear the excess material from the blades. However, there is an unguarded opening where employee has access to the blades. Observed on or about 11/16/2021.