Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A03 II General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1178877.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Date: 02/16/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $47,801.00
Current Penalty: $32,000.00
Issuance Date: 02/08/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524200
Contest Date: 03/07/2017
Final Order: 03/28/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/28/2018 | $32,000.00 | 02/16/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/07/2017 | $47,801.00 | 02/16/2017 | Willful | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/08/2017 | $47,801.00 | 02/16/2017 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): Point(s) of operation of machinery were not guarded to prevent employee(s) from having any part of their body in the danger zone(s) during operating cycle(s): (a) Shop Area - Employees operating the Guifil PE 15-35 Press Brake were exposed to potential amputation hazards from an inadequately guarded point of operation. On September 22, 2016 an operator was observed operating the Guifil PE 15-35 Press Brake with an improperly adjusted restraint device on their right hand only while bending a small part approximately 4 inches long. The die opening was approximately 1 inch. In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.