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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1051410.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 10/21/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $27,500.00
Current Penalty: $27,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/24/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date: 10/15/2015
Final Order: 08/08/2016
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/08/2016 | $27,500.00 | 10/21/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/27/2015 | $27,500.00 | 10/21/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/24/2015 | $27,500.00 | 10/21/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 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: On or about March 31, 2015: a) Machine Shop - Employees performing sanding operations were exposed to being caught in the unguarded in-running nip points on the left end of the vertical belt sander. b) Machine Shop - Employees were exposed to amputation hazards associated with contacting the unused portion of the horizontal band saw blade that was not equipped with a guard. Plastican A Division of Bway Corporation 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 314209461, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on September 1, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at 101 Lillian Drive, Macon, GA 31217.