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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1577047.015
Citation: 03001
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $79,761.00
Current Penalty: $145,027.00
Issuance Date: 08/01/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date: 05/11/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 08/02/2022
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 | 08/02/2022 | $79,761.00 | 08/10/2022 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/01/2022 | $79,761.00 | 08/10/2022 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 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: a. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 8, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from amputation injuries while operating the Northfield bandsaw #1. The unused portion of the blade was left unguarded while cutting metal parts. b. General Aluminum Mfg. Company - Wapakoneta, Ohio: On or about February 10, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from amputation injuries while operating the MBD bandsaw #6 located on the south deck. The unused portion of the blade was left unguarded while cutting metal parts. General Aluminum Mfg. Company was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1543333, citation number 1, item number 2 and was affirmed as a final order on October 20, 2021 , with respect to a workplace located at 13663 Short Rd., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.