Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(i)(e): Point of operation devices did not protect the operator by requiring application of both of the operator's hands to machine operating controls and locating such controls at such a safety distance from the point of operation that the slide completes the downward travel or stops before the operator can reach into the point of operation with his hands: On or about February 24, 2021, palm buttons controls were altered by using heavy metal devices and/or tying down the palm buttons controls, exposing press operators to caught-in/between hazards in the following instances: 1) On Mechanical Press #102 (Stamtec 80-Ton / Serial# S70566 / Model # G1-80) , press operators were using plastic wrap and/or gloves and t-shirt to tie down the palm buttons controls. 2) On Mechanical Press #104 (Stamtec 110-Ton / Serial #S70586 / Model # G1-110), press operators were using heavy metal devices and/or tying down the palm buttons controls. 3) On Mechanical Press #108, (Niagra 600-Ton / Serial #48315 / Model # WE-N603) press operators were using heavy metal devices to hold down the palm buttons controls. 4) On Mechanical Press #111, (Rovetta 800-Ton / Serial # Matricola #1181 / Model # Series 1) press operators were using plastic wrap and/or gloves and t-shirt to tie down the palm buttons controls.