Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 62 - PLASTIC MOLDING
SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT
Section R. 408.16233 - Extrusion machinery and equipment
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 6233.
(1) An extrusion machine and floor model controller panel shall be secured to prevent tipping.
(2) When running production, the in-running nip points on a take-off machine pulling extrusions, except sheets, from the extruder shall be guarded by a barrier adjusted to within 1/4 inch of the material.
(3) When running production, sheet and film extrusion machinery shall be guarded by a barrier or enclosure at all in-running pinch points exposed to contact.
(4) An extrusion machine having an open feed screw shall have the feed screw covered by an interlocked gate or cover to prevent the operator from being caught in the point of operation.