Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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): a) Mixer/Grinder Room: The rotating blade on the Stephan emulsifier (Model MCH 150) was unguarded, exposing employees operating the machine to caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazards at the point of operation, observed on or about May 23, 2019. b) Scrapple Kitchen: The rotating mixer blade on the Hamilton steam kettle was unguarded, exposing employees operating the machine to caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazards at the point of operation, observed on or about April 29, 2019. c) Mixer/Grinder Room: The lid on the Daniels Mixer/Grinder (Model AFMG 800-66) had a 10 inch x 24 inch opening cut in the lid exposing employees were operating the machine to the rotating mixer paddles, creating a caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazard at the point of operation, on or about April, 22, 2019. d) Mixer/Grinder Room: The Daniels Mixer/Grinder (Model AFMG 800-66) was operated with the lid in the open position, exposing employees to the rotating mixer paddles, creating a caught-in, struck-by, and amputation hazard at the point of operation, on or about April 22, 2019. Abatement Certification and Documentation Required