Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1396311.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $10,419.00
Current Penalty: $7,294.00
Issuance Date: 10/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 14
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/01/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/01/2019 | $7,294.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/22/2019 | $10,419.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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: North Packaging Area, Line #2. On or about April 25, 2019, employees removing and realigning packages of cookies on the conveyor belt were exposed to getting their fingers caught in the opening between the moving conveyor slats and fixed stainless steel cover plate at the end of the conveyor belt section. Machine guarding was not adequate. Employees were exposed to amputation and fracture hazards. There is no abatement documentation or certification required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19.
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