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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1522608.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $136,532.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 09/27/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 10/06/2021
Final Order: 03/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/27/2023 | $145,027.00 | 05/11/2023 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 10/06/2021 | $136,532.00 | 11/01/2021 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/27/2021 | $136,532.00 | 11/01/2021 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A 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. Guarding provided by the employer failed to protect employees from crushing hazards while working on the Knockout Machines designated as #2615 and #2616 located in the TlXX area in that the machines were not properly guarded to prevent employees from being crushed in the machines by inadvertent activation. This was most recently documented on March 30, 2021, at the General Aluminum Mfg. Company facility located in Rootstown Township, Ohio. Employees were exposed to crushing hazards.