Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 684798.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/12/2013 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $2,800.00
Issuance Date: 01/23/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/20/2013
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/20/2013 | $2,800.00 | 03/12/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/23/2013 | $2,800.00 | 03/12/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): 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) On or about October 5, 2012, a laboror was exposed to pinch point hazards when attempting to enter or look into the building where cubes of block on a conveyor are pushed out of the building through a wall opening by the cuber machine. b) In the mixing area, the mixing operator was exposed to rotating mixing blades due to inadequate and no guarding in place where dry product and water are added through openings into the mixing tank.
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