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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1738506.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,676.00
Current Penalty: $6,338.00
Issuance Date: 08/06/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 100
Abatement Date: 08/20/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/26/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/26/2024 | $6,338.00 | 08/20/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/06/2024 | $12,676.00 | 08/20/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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) Dry Department - On or about April 17th, 2024, employees were exposed to the amputation hazards created by the Roto Chill Line 51. The equipment was not adequately guarded in order to prevent employees from getting their fingers inside the ingoing nip-points created by the belt conveyor. Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(c).