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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1394610.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,210.00
Current Penalty: $5,105.00
Issuance Date: 08/28/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/09/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2019
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 | 09/18/2019 | $5,105.00 | 09/09/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/28/2019 | $10,210.00 | 09/09/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 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) Mid-States Packaging, Inc., located at 12163 State Route 274, Lewistown, OH 43333: On or about April 16, 2019, the employer did not ensure that the unused section of the blade was adequately guarded while employees operated the Tannewitz vertical band saw (Model: GHE 36; Serial # 84012), located in the expander/main room, to cut honeycomb material. During the band saw operation, employees' hands were in a close proximity to the unguarded blade, exposing them to amputation hazards.