Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1593763.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 11/03/2022
Initial Penalty: $14,357.00
Current Penalty: $14,357.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2022
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 68
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date: 11/16/2022
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/28/2022 | $14,357.00 | 11/03/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2022 | $14,357.00 | 11/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): a. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about May 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure the infeed side of the Silla Machine (#2015-6-172) A-Cutter, used to cut vinyl floor slabs, was adequately guarded to protect employees from point of operation hazards created by the machine's cutter die. b. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about May 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure the infeed side of the Silla Machine (#2015-6-171) B-Cutter, used to cut vinyl floor slabs, was adequately guarded to protect employees from point of operation hazards created by the machine's cutter die. c. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about August 1, 2022, the employer did not ensure the infeed and outfeed sides of the Silla Machine (#2015-6-170) C-Cutter, used to cut vinyl floor slabs, was adequately guarded to protect employees from point of operation hazards created by the machine's cutter die. d. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about May 17, 2022, the employer did not ensure the infeed and outfeed sides of the Silla Machine (#2018-8-254) D-Cutter, used to cut vinyl floor slabs, was adequately guarded to protect employees from point of operation hazards created by the machine's cutter die. e. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about May 4, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the cutter wheels, used to cut plastic on Mix Mill #1 in C-1, were guarded. The nip point created between the cutter wheels and the mill exposed employees to point of operation hazards. f. NOX US, LLC - Fostoria, Ohio: On or about May 4, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the cutter wheels, used to cut plastic on Mix Mill #2 in C-1, were guarded. The nip point created between the cutter wheels and the mill exposed employees to point of operation hazards. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.