Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1388495.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $6,630.00
Current Penalty: $4,309.50
Issuance Date: 08/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2019 | $4,309.50 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/30/2019 | $6,630.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A 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) Employees were exposed to amputation hazards. The gray saw in the maintenance area was not adequately guarded. Under the table, the saw blade was not guarded on the north side. b) Employees were exposed to amputation hazards. The New England Butt Company Braiding Machine BR5 was not guarded on the left and right sides facing the machine and across the top from the rotating spools. c) Employees were exposed to amputation hazards. The New England Butt Company Braiding Machine BR4 was not guarded across that top of the machine from the rotating spools.