Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(i)(a): Point of operation guard(s) on mechanical power press(es) did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation by reaching through, over, under or around the guard(s): On or before 03/25/2015, the employer did not ensure that mechanical power presses used throughout the facility were adequately guarded. Equipment includes, but is not limited to the following: a. The hair-pin guarding on the(company# GAK 400220) Bliss mechanical power press located in the press room was not adjusted to prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation. b. Company no. 400022: mechanical power press located in the press room had an opening in the guard which measured approximately 7.5-8 inches and did not prevent entry of hands or fingers into the point of operation. c. The Niagara: mechanical power press (Co. #GEK #140330) that had A and/or B gate guard did not prevent the operator from reaching over into the point-of-operation.