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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1289807.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $90,535.00
Current Penalty: $36,680.00
Issuance Date: 06/13/2018
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 16
Abatement Date: 07/12/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/05/2018
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/05/2018 | $36,680.00 | 07/12/2018 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2018 | $90,535.00 | 07/12/2018 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. (a) On or about January 4, 2018, employees accessed the danger area of TES Manufacturer Blow Molders No. A and B to lubricate the carriers and wipe the excess off while the machine was running with the interlocks bypassed. (b) On or about January 24, 2018, employees were exposed to pinch point and caught-in hazards created by the preform feed arm on the TES Manufacturer Blow Molder No. A as the Plexiglas barrier guard was broken and removed from the interlocked door. (c) On or about January 24, 2018, employees were exposed to pinch point and caught-in hazards created by the can receiver on the TES Manufacturer Blow Molder No. B as the Plexiglas barrier guard was broken and removed from the interlocked door.