OSHA Inspection: ORIGINAL HERKIMER COUNTY CHEESE COMPANY, INC.

Issued

2020-04-01 00:00:00

Abate by

2020-04-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3856.00 · Current $2892.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii): The  point of operation of machines whose operation exposed an employee to injury, was not guarded:  a.  In the mixing room, on or about 12/6/19:  Employees operating Stephan Machinery mixer #2 on which the lid interlock switch was not operable thereby potentially exposing the point of operation.  b.  In the production area, on or about 12/6/19:  Employees operating a Foodtools, Model 5AF wire cheese cutter which was not equipped with point-of-operating guarding.  Abatement certification must be submitted for these items.