Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100212 A01 General requirements for all machines.
Inspection Nr: 1207843.015
Citation: 01024A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/02/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,260.00
Issuance Date: 06/26/2017
Nr Instances: 10
Nr Exposed: 31
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 07/09/2017
Final Order: 02/02/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 02/02/2018 | $4,260.00 | 02/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 07/26/2017 | $8,873.00 | 07/07/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/26/2017 | $8,873.00 | 07/07/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 024A 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) On or about 1/27/2017, Filler beater area: A rotating agitator was not guarded on the Saturn clarifier. b) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room: Pinch points on the wet end #1 roller were not guarded. c) On or about 1/27/2017, Machine room: Numerous pinch and nip points on the wet end press section were not guarded, both drive and tending side. d) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room: Nip point created by a moving weight and moisture meter located at the exit from the third press was not guarded. e) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room: Nip point created by a felt and roller located at the exit from the third press was not guarded. f) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room: Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located at the pass through between the wet end to dryers was not guarded. g) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room: Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located at the exit end of the dryers was not guarded. h) On or about 1/31/2017, Machine room: Nip point created by a rope carrier and pulleys located in the middle of the dryer end on the tender side was not guarded. i) On or about 2/7/2017, Core cutting area: The unused portion of the cutting blade on the core cutter was not guarded. j) On or about 2/7/2017, Core cutting area: The pinch point between the cores and the drive roller was not guarded. Abatement certification is required for these items.