Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1718754.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 06/11/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/15/2024 | $5,000.00 | 06/11/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2024 | $8,067.00 | 06/11/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine Guarding. Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. a) On or about December 19, 2024, the employer did not ensure that the shredder chute of the Earthquake 212 CC Chipper Shredder was guarded to prevent employees from accessing the rotating knives and blades when feeding plant material into the shredder.