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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1320021.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $12,934.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 09/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 23
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/09/2018
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/09/2018 | $10,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2018 | $12,934.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point of operation guards were not designed and constructed as to prevent the operator from having any part of their body in the danger zone during the operating cycle: a) Bagger 5 - Existing machine guards were not adequately designed to prevent employees from reaching inside the semi-automatic bagger machine through a 38 inch long x 8 ½ inch wide opening during the heat seal process. On or about May 24, 2018 an employee sustained crushing injuries when they reached inside the bagger to clear a jam. No abatement certification or documentation required.