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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1049617.015
Citation: 03003
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $70,000.00
Current Penalty: $52,500.00
Issuance Date: 09/23/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 10/28/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0214500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/02/2015 | $52,500.00 | 10/28/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/23/2015 | $70,000.00 | 10/28/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 003 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: The employer did not ensure that adequate guarding was provided on the following machines to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by an ingoing nip point: a) Employees operating Ironer #1, an American Super Sylon 120 Inch (Serial: 128Z304-M-3746), are exposed to in-running nip points at the point where linens are placed onto the web belts, where a nip point is created with a non-powered roller, and where the web belts contact the ironing rollers where a nip point is created between the fabric and an ironing roller. b) Employees operating Ironer #2, an American Super Sylon 120 Inch (Serial: 128-M-31103), are exposed to in-running nip points at the point where linens are placed onto the web belts, where a nip point is created with a non-powered roller, and where the web belts contact the ironing rollers where a nip point is created between the fabric and an ironing roller. c) Employees operating Ironer #3, an American Sylon (Serial: None), are exposed to in-running nip points at the point where linens are placed onto the web belts, where a nip point is created with a non-powered roller, and where the web belts contact the ironing rollers where a nip point is created between the fabric and an ironing roller. Prestige Industries LLC was previously cited for a repeat violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in inspection number 682958, citation number two, item number four and was affirmed as a final order on 8/9/13 with respect to a workplace located at 2101 91st street, North Bergen, NJ 07047. Prestige Industries LLC was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1), which was contained in inspection number 315810457, citation number one, item number five and was affirmed as a final order on 7/18/12 with respect to a workplace located at 81 Saxon Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).