Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1200333.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $69,713.00
Current Penalty: $10,140.00
Issuance Date: 02/13/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity:
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/07/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/07/2017 | $10,140.00 | Other | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/13/2017 | $69,713.00 | Repeat |
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. Throughout Facility - On or about January 3, 2017, the employer did not adequately guard the Line 71 Winder, thereby exposing employees to amputations and the point of operation. The AEP Industries Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1060511, citation number 01, item number 02 and was affirmed as a final order on September 23, 2015, with respect to a workplace located at 12900 S. Crawford Avenue, Alsip, IL.