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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1212211.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,323.80
Issuance Date: 03/30/2017
Nr Instances: 5
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 04/19/2017
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/01/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/01/2017 | $5,323.80 | 04/19/2017 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/30/2017 | $8,873.00 | 04/19/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 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) On or about February 21, 2017, building 1, the Scotchman horizontal band saw was being used by employees to cut metal material without the unused portion of the blade being guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the unguarded blade. b) On or about February 21, 2017, building 1, the Scotchman ironworker was being used to cut metal material without the shear blade guarded. The guard was taped up. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the unguarded blade. c) On or about February 21, 2017, building 1, the Piranha shear was being used to cut metal material without the front and back side of the shear guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the unguarded blade. d) On or about February 21, 2017, building 1, the Craftsman 15 drill press was being used to mill metal. The rotating chuck and drill was not guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught-in the rotating chuck and drill bit. e) On or about February 21, 2017, in building #2, the Ellis horizontal band saw was being used by employees to cut metal material without the unused portion of the bladed being guarded. Employees exposed to the hazard of being cut by the unguarded blade.