Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1494622.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/25/2021 2
Initial Penalty: $7,510.00
Current Penalty: $5,257.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/24/2021
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/24/2021 | $5,257.00 | 02/25/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2021 | $7,510.00 | 02/25/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefor, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle. (a) On or about September 24, 2020, the Molex MT4000 Terminal Press; Serial #1100; 3.5 ton capacity: The terminal press point of operation was not properly guarded, allowing the operator to inadvertently place fingers into the point of operation. This exposed the operator to a crushing hazard and amputation injury.
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