Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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) Line 1 Conveyor, Near Proofer Exit - On or about November 16, 2021, the employer did not ensure effective machine guarding was provided to protect employees working at or near a rotating conveyor belt roller where the conveyor belt transitions from horizontal to vertical at the beginning of the conveyor section, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with ingoing nip points and rotating parts. b) Line 2, Metal Detector Area - On or about November 15, 2021, the employer did not ensure effective machine guarding was provided to protect employees working at or near a rotating conveyor belt roller located on the underside of the conveyor just prior to the conveyor's transition to the metal detector section, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with ingoing nip points and rotating parts. c) Line 2, Stripping Room - On or about November 15, 2021, the employer did not ensure effective machine guarding was provided to protect employees working at or near rotating conveyor belt rollers located on the bottom of each cheese waterfall conveyor, thereby exposing employees to hazards associated with ingoing nip points and rotating parts.