Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1364296.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/22/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $4,600.00
Issuance Date: 02/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/21/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/21/2019 | $4,600.00 | 03/22/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/26/2019 | $6,630.00 | 03/22/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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) Bron Tapes Inc. located at 875 Ellsworth Ave. Denver, CO 80223: On and preceding December 3, 2018, the employer did not ensure that one or more methods of machine guarding was provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards present during tape slitter operation. A WebTec and Lever 500 tape slitter were used to cut rolls of tape into smaller sections with the use of a mandrel that spins the roll as a blade makes cuts. The slitter blade travels parallel to the mandrel on a carriage and makes cuts in intervals specified by the operator. As the blade contacts the rotating tape rolls, a nip point is created which caught a rag an employee was using to dry the tape roll and pulled the employees hand into the blade. This condition resulted in a partial amputation of the employees finger.
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