Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 I General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1371690.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $9,282.00
Current Penalty: $6,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2019 | $6,000.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2019 | $9,282.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(i): The point of operation of machines whose operation exposes an employee to injury, shall be guarded. The guarding device shall be in conformity with any appropriate standards therefore, or, in the absence of applicable specific standards, shall be so designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of his body in the danger zone during the operating cycle. a) POLYCEL STRUCTURAL FOAM Inc, Branchburg, NJ/Production Area- Compactor was equipped with a gate and an interlock to protect employees. The interlock was not working exposing employees to crushing hazards. Observed on or about on 1/16/2019.