Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1445777.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $11,934.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 12/03/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/27/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/27/2019 | $6,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/03/2019 | $11,934.00 | 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: (a) Facility, Plating Department, 124 Laurel Avenue, Johnstown, PA: On or about November 13, 2019 machine guarding was not in place on block 23 feeding wheel to prevent contact with the rotating part. An employee was checking the wire for a scratch when their hand was pulled into the rotating wheel. The employee sustained an amputation of their right middle finger to the first knuckle.
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