Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1713290.015
Citation: 02001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $75,412.00
Current Penalty: $37,706.00
Issuance Date: 04/24/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/13/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2024 | $37,706.00 | 05/13/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/24/2024 | $75,412.00 | 05/13/2024 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) In the Meat Department on November 22, 2023, and times prior to, where the blade guard on the Biro Band Saw 3334, KR Equip #4890530, Serial Number XLSO5-CV4-L-SS, was not adjusted to the height and width of the meat exposing employees to amputation hazards. Kroger was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1573131, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on May 13, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 22150 Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX.