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Hazard: 
Employees were exposed to hazard of being caught in the unguarded point of operationCONDITION: Pacific 500 Hydraulic Press Brake There was no barrier guard on the ends of the ram and there was no chain across the opening behind the press brake.



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Category:

Machine Guarding

Hazard:

Caught In

Standard Violated:

5(a)(1), General Duty Clause

Corrective Action:

Install a barrier guard at the ends of the press and install a chain across the back opening to prohibit employee entry into the space as outlined in American National Standard ANSI B11.3!, Safety Requirements for Construction, care and Use of Power Press Brakes.

Description:

Hazard: Employees were exposed to hazard of being caught in the unguarded point of operationCONDITION: Pacific 500 Hydraulic Press Brake There was no barrier guard on the ends of the ram and there was no chain across the opening behind the press brake.