Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1416001.015
Citation: 01002B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 10/25/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 10/16/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/12/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 11/12/2019 | $0.00 | 10/25/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/16/2019 | $0.00 | 10/25/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002B 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc. a. Thorworks Industries, Inc. located in Sandusky, Ohio: On or about July 17, 2019, the employer did not ensure an employee who was operating equipment such as but not limited to mixer #9 was protected from the pinch points created by the rotating mixer blades when adding materials and scraping mixer blades.
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