OSHA Inspection: KNOWLES CAZENOVIA INC

Issued

Nov 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $5,851 · Current $4,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.212(a)(1):29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding were 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) At the SLC Room, on or about 10/14/2021: The Magnum 1, Pick and Place Machine was not guarded to protect against injuries during the moving process.   b) At the SLC Room, on or about 10/14/2021: The Magnum 2, Pick and Place Machine was not guarded to protect against injuries during the moving process.  c) At the SLC Room, on or about 10/14/2021: The Magnum 3, Pick and Place Machine was not guarded to protect against injuries during the moving process.

Issued

Nov 10, 2021

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.132(d)(2): 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated; the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed; the date(s) of the hazard assessment; and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment.  a) At the SLC Room, on or about 10/14/2021: The employer did not perform a hazard assessment prior to exposure when employees were permitted to operate the Magnum, Pick and Place Machines, exposing the workers to lacerations.