Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
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Inspection Nr: 1494053.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/16/2020
Initial Penalty: $13,494.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 01/06/2021
Final Order: 04/22/2023
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/22/2023 | $0.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/11/2021 | $13,494.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2020 | $13,494.00 | 12/16/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. On or about September 11, 2020, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that the air knives section of the Foam Press Conveyor line was adequately guarded, thereby exposing employees to a caught-in hazard due to the movement of the conveyor and the fixed air knives blowout arm, and/or being struck-by the air knives.
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