Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A02 General requirements for all machines.
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Inspection Nr: 1561376.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $10,566.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/14/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/06/2022
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 | 05/06/2022 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/14/2022 | $10,566.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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 10/27/2021, at the Textile Fourth Laundry Operation (FLO) facilities, conveyor belt 18 - employees were exposed to caught-in and nip points hazards while using their hands on an energized conveyor machine to get the belt moving again, in that, a machine guard was missing from tension rollers adjacent to the drive motor at the bottom of the conveyance machine. The rollers were at 7 feet 2 inches high, but an employee climbed on top of a 39 inches high rolling tool cabinet to move the belt, the employee suffered arm injuries.
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