Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1480266.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/30/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0336000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/27/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/27/2020 | $7,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/30/2020 | $8,675.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: A.) Glen Gery Corporation, grinding room/Bucket Elevator Inspection Port Area - On or about 6/17/20, and at times prior thereto, the inspection port for the bucket elevator was not guarded to prevent employees from being able to place hand/arms into the moving parts of the machinery. The rubber cover was not secured to prevent it from being opened without any special tools or knowledge. In addition, the rubber cover was not so designed and constructed as to prevent the employees from having any part of their body in the danger zone during movement of the machine. The moving parts included but were not limited to the moving bucket. NO ABATEMENT CERTIIFCATION REQUIRED:
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