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: a) On or before 7/1/2016, Draw Machine Area: The UDM 22 draw machine was operated with its guard not in place and with inadequate guarding. Employees ex[posed to rotating parts and nip points. b) On or before 7/1/2016, Draw Machine Area: The Vaughn Dead Block draw machine was operated with its cover/ door open and interlock bypassed. Employees are exposed to rotating parts. c) On or before 7/1/2016, Draw Machine Area: The Vaughn Bull Block draw machine was operated without proper guarding. Employees exposed to rotating parts and nip points. d) On or before 7/1/2016, Extruder Area: A metal cutting alligator shear was operated without a properly adjusted guard and at times with no guard. Employees exposed to shear points. Abatement documentation is required for these items. Tecnofil Chenango, SAC 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 1086093, citation number 1, item number 3 and was affirmed as a final order on 3/7/2016, with respect to a workplace located at 40 South Main Street, Sherburne, NY.