Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A02 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1641532.015
Citation: 02003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Abatement Date: 07/20/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/10/2023 | $0.00 | 07/20/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2023 | $0.00 | 07/20/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible: a) The QX8 Pre-Dry towards Infeed Section was not adequately guarded to prevent employees access during operation, exposing employees to moving parts. The hinged guard did not need any tool to open and only was closed with a latch. b) The QX8 Tower Infeed guards were not adequate to prevent employees access during operation, exposing employees to moving parts. The hinged guard did not need any tool to open and only was closed with a latch. c) The QX8 Tower Transfer Section guards were not adequate to prevent employees access during operation, exposing employees to moving parts. The hinged guard did not need any tool to open and only was closed with a latch. d) The QX6 Tower Transfer was not adequately guarded to prevent employees access during operation, exposing employees to moving parts. The hinged guard did not need any tool to open and only was closed with a latch.