Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Labor and Economic Opportunity
MIOSHA
General Industry and Construction Safety and Occupational Health Standards
General Industry Safety Standards
Part 63 - PULP, PAPER, AND PAPERBOARD MILLS
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
Section R. 408.16392 - Paper baler

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.16392

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 6392.

(1) A manually operated paper baler shall be provided with a device, such as a safety dog, to prevent a kickback by the operating lever.

(2) A powered paper baler shall have the hopper door interlocked to the power source to prevent operation when the door is open.

(3) A powered paper baler producing a bale with a compressed dimension of more than 42 inches shall have hook type door locks that permit a restricted pressure relieving opening of not more than 2 inches before the door can be completely opened.

(4) A hopper opening in the floor above shall be guarded with a standard barrier on all sides as prescribed in R 408.16322.

(5) Start controls shall be 2-hand constant pressure devices. A down stroke baler shall require 2-hand pressure only until the pressure block has descended past the pinch point.

(6) Limit switches shall be provided to limit the stroke at both ends. A limit switch shall be provided at the top of an upstroke baler to shut off power when the pressure block is out of position.

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