Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1394990.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/06/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $13,260.00
Issuance Date: 10/18/2019
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 10
Related Event Code (REC): A
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/29/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/29/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/06/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/18/2019 | $13,260.00 | 12/06/2019 | Serious |
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