Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1373403.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 08/09/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 07/16/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
Report ID: 0317300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/12/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/12/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/09/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/16/2019 | $13,260.00 | 08/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a) Meat Department - On or about January 21, 2019, the employer failed to ensure that the blade guard on the vertical band saw used to cut meat was adjusted to ensure the unused portion of the blade was guarded, exposing employees to amputation hazards. An employee engaged in cutting a piece of meat sustained a finger amputation after coming into contact with the blade during operation.
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