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

29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i): The employer did not ensure each employee less than 4 feet (1.2 m) above dangerous equipment was protected from falling into or onto the dangerous equipment by a guardrail system or a travel restraint system when the equipment was not covered or guarded to eliminate the hazard: On or about March 15, 2018, employees were exposed to fall and struck-by hazards when the employees were able to work and walk next to the pit that was exposed whenever the dies were closed, the dies were in the process of closing and whenever the dies were in the process of opening. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.