Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1262627.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 1
Initial Penalty: $5,926.00
Current Penalty: $5,926.00
Issuance Date: 11/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/01/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/02/2017 | $5,926.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. WORKSHOP/PRODUCTION AREA: The guard, installed for the lower portion of the auger of the Olive Pitting Machine did not prevent entry of hand(s) or fingers into the rotating augur by reaching through, over, under or around the guard. On/or about September 05, 2017, an employee was able to put a hand into shoot while sweeping the floor, and the employee's hand got caught on the rotating augur of the machine. The incident resulted a finger amputations to the right hand.
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