Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2): Guard(s) on machine(s) were not affixed to the machine or secured elsewhere when attachment to the machine was not possible: a) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #1. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. b) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #2. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. c) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #3. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. d) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #4. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. e) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #5. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. f) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #6. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles. g) On or about October 21, 2021, in the production area, the employer failed to secure guarding to protect employees working at or near the Jumbo Straw Extruding Machines #7. The guarding devices for the Puller J5, Cutter, and Take Away Barrel, Straw Hopper, Wrapper, Crimping Wheel, and Wrapper Belts were not affixed or secured to the machine to prevent employees from accessing the zone(s) of danger during the extruding process. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unguarded ingoing nip points and rotating parts during the operating cycles.