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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1552979.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $14,502.00
Current Penalty: $10,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/09/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 04/25/2022
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/02/2022
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 | 03/02/2022 | $10,000.00 | 04/25/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/09/2022 | $14,502.00 | 03/08/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 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. West end of Building No. 1- On or about September 7, 2021, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees working at the Winder Machine- Sealer #2. An employees right hand and arm was fractured while guiding the plastic material onto the cardboard tube affixed to the metal roller. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with in-going nip points and rotating parts. b. West end of Building No.1- On or about September 15, 2021, the employer failed to provide effective guarding to protect employees from in-going nip points and rotating parts while operating the Winder Machine-Sealer #1. Employees were thereby exposed to hazards associated with in-going nip points and rotating parts.