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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1368738.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/19/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $10,210.00
Current Penalty: $6,126.00
Issuance Date: 03/08/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 6
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2019
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2019 | $6,126.00 | 03/19/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/08/2019 | $10,210.00 | 03/19/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: a. On or about December 22, 2018, the employer did not ensure that baler #2 was adequately guarded to protect employees from pinch point hazards. Employees who operated the equipment were exposed to pinch points created between the baler's housing and moving parts of the baler head and pushout cylinder. b. On or about January 2, 2019, the employer did not ensure that conveyor belt #6 was guarded to protect employees from laceration and/or contusion injuries. Employees that passed under the conveyor belt to reach work areas were exposed to being struck by the conveyor's cleats.