Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1449874.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $59,372.00
Current Penalty: $35,623.20
Issuance Date: 04/30/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 05/27/2020
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/13/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/13/2020 | $35,623.20 | 05/27/2020 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/30/2020 | $59,372.00 | 05/27/2020 | Willful |
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 12/10/2019, at the Elberton facility, the employer did not ensure machine guarding was installed on the machine so as to prevent crushing injuries. Instances included: a - Beyeler Xpert 150 - the area above the point of operation where part bends toward machine b - Beyeler Xpert 250 - the area above the point of operation where part bends toward machine