Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 437811.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/25/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,920.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/03/2012
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/03/2012 | $3,920.00 | 07/25/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2012 | $4,900.00 | 07/25/2012 | 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) 2600 Moss St., Lafayette, LA: On or about May 17, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that a guard on the 2007 BIRO band saw (model 3334, serial #43592) was adjusted to guard the approximately nine inch section of the saw blade that was exposed. The saw is used to cut and trim meat. Employee(s) were exposed to the hazard of being struck by the blade saw.
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