Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not 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: On or about November 20, 2014, employees were exposed to struck-by and caught-in hazards when the following were not guarded or were inadequately guarded and the employees walked or worked in the area: a. Siempelkamp finished product automated panel stacker. b. Siempelkamp line exit conveyor from the press to the lighted stacker station. c. Automatic de-stacking equipment at the start to the Siempelkamp line. d. Trolley at the finished product end of the Hymmen line. e. Trolley at the panel load station on the Hymmen line. f. Automated stacking equipment at the end of the Hymmen line g. Rollers pressing the paper to the panel on the front and back of the Hymmen line. h. Powered rollers transporting panels (2 locations) on the Hymmen line. 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 of abatement, or other written records.