Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1112073.015
Citation: 01010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/27/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $5,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/19/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date: 03/15/2016
Final Order: 03/13/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/13/2017 | $5,000.00 | 03/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/23/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/09/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/19/2016 | $7,000.00 | 03/09/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010 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): On or about 12/10/15 in the boning area at 1301 New Savannah Road, Augusta, GA: Employees were exposed to a moving band saw(s) blade at the point of operation, while cutting bones and meat products. The employer failed to keep the blade guard on the band saw(s) adjusted to 1/2 above the product being cut.