Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) 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: The employer does not ensure all equipment used at the facility is provided with proper machine guarding, exposing employees to amputation hazards. a) This violation was observed on or about January 16, 2019, where an Accurpress 100 ton hydraulic press brake that had inadequate guarding. b) This violation was observed on or about July 19, 2016, where employer allowed employees to use a chop saw that was missing its guard. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure machine guarding is provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.