Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024
Section R. 408.16247 - Plastic scrap granulatorsRule 6247.
(1) The opening of a hopper of a plastic scrap granulator shall be of such distance from the cutting knives that the fingers of an employee cannot make contact. A baffle gate shall be installed at the feed entrance of a hopper so that the opening is normally closed except for charging with scrap.(2) An access opening for maintenance, cleaning or inspection shall be covered with a solid plate, secured by a fastener which requires the use of a tool to unfasten it.(3) Before a hopper is removed, a plastic scrap granulator shall have the power source disconnected and locked out.Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16247