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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by: a. On or about 13 March, 2015 at the #3 insert line; an employee was observed exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards where the slide guard was opened to approximately 24 inches and did not remain closed during operations. b. On or about 13 March, 2015 at the #3 insert line; employees were exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards where the slide guard over the pocket on the side of the machine remained open during operations. c. On or about 17 March, 2015 at the #1 insert line; an employee was observed exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards where the slide guard was opened to approximately 6 inches and did not remain closed during operations. d. On or about 17 March, 2015 at the #3 insert line; an employee was observed exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards where the slide guard was opened to approximately 6 inches and did not remain closed during operations. e. On or about 17 March, 2015 at the #3 insert line; an employee was observed exposed to struck-by, caught-in, and amputation hazards where the slide guard was opened to approximately 24 inches and did not remain closed during operations. Cox Enterprises, Inc. dba The Atlanta-Journal Constitution was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315737544, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on 8/31/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 6455 Best Friend Road, Norcross, GA, 30071.