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Hazard: There are possible amputation hazards in that workers could become caught by the moving parts of the machinery. There are blocks of wood in the immediate vicinity of the moving parts, and employees may be required to get them with the machine in operation. Photo ID: 1187
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Category:

Machine Guarding

Hazard:

Caught In

Standard Violated:

CFR1910.212(a)(3)(ii)

Corrective Action:

Install proper machine guards to protect workers from contact with moving machine parts.

Description:

Hazard: There are possible amputation hazards in that workers could become caught by the moving parts of the machinery. There are blocks of wood in the immediate vicinity of the moving parts, and employees may be required to get them with the machine in operation.