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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1506556.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,557.00
Current Penalty: $5,734.20
Issuance Date: 02/23/2021
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date: 04/15/2021
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/18/2021
Related Event Code (REC): A;R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/18/2021 | $5,734.20 | 04/15/2021 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/23/2021 | $9,557.00 | 03/15/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc. a. On or about December 08, 2020, the employer did not provide guarding to protect employees who operated the McIntyre 640 Alligator Shear, Model 640 Shear, Serial Number 295, when their thumb was caught-in between the catalytic converter exhaust pipe and hold down clamp. As a result the employer exposed employees to the caught-in hazard.