Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A 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. Peterson American Corp. - Holland, Ohio: On or about April 28, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the wire guide wheels and feed rolls of the Piston Pin #1 machine were guarded to protect employees from rotating parts and in-going nip point hazards. b. Peterson American Corp. - Holland, Ohio: On or about April 28, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the feed rolls of the Piston Pin #3 machine were guarded to protect employees from rotating parts and in-going nip point hazards. 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, or written records.