Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1570568.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $7,252.00
Current Penalty: $7,252.00
Issuance Date: 05/27/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/29/2022
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/27/2022 | $7,252.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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) At the Pellet Mill #3, located at 15333 Highway 82, Nahunta, GA 31553, on December 23, 2021, and at times prior to, the employer exposed employees to caught in hazards, in that a guard for the Pellet Mill machine was not installed in accordance with manufacturers instructions while performing preventative maintenance.
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