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Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1646573.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $24,063.00
Current Penalty: $15,625.00
Issuance Date: 03/23/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 04/11/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 04/18/2023
Final Order: 02/08/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/08/2024 | $15,625.00 | 04/11/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 04/20/2023 | $24,063.00 | 04/11/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/23/2023 | $24,063.00 | 04/11/2023 | Repeat |
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 27, 2023, and at times thereto, employees were exposed to machine hazards associated with moving parts. Employees are exposed to the point of operation of the shear presses while holding and cutting catalytic converters without any means of guarding. As a result, the employer exposed employees to a caught-in hazard. Legend Smelting and Recycling Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1506556, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 18, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 717 O'Neil Drive, Hebron, OH 43025.