Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 794801.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/21/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $3,740.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 05/31/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830500
Contest Date: 06/20/2013
Final Order: 07/16/2014
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 07/16/2014 | $7,000.00 | 05/21/2014 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/26/2013 | $3,740.00 | 06/26/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/31/2013 | $3,740.00 | 06/26/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Points of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employees from having any part of their body in the danger zones during operating cycles: a) JBS USA, LLC at 800 North 8th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631: On or about December 4, 2012, maintenance employees were exposed to point of operation hazards in the following instances: 1) The point of operation of a 25 ton hydraulic press in the slaughter maintenance shop was not guarded. 2) A Sharp VH3 mill in the special project maintenance shop was not guarded; 3) A Wilton 20 inch drill press in the slaughter mechanic shop was not guarded; 4) An Ellis drill press in the fab maintenance shop was not guarded; and 5) An Ellis drill press # 2 in the basement of the fab maintenance shop was not guarded; Conditions exposed employees to amputation hazards.