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1910.261(j)(4) Beaters
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1910.261(j)(4)(i)
Beater rolls shall be provided with covers.
1910.261(j)(4)(iii)
When beaters are fed from the floor above, the chute opening, if less than 42 inches (1.06 m) from the floor, shall be provided with a guardrail system that meets the requirements in subpart D of this part, or other equivalent enclosures. Openings for manual feeding shall be sufficient only for entry of stock, and shall be provided with at least two permanently secured crossrails or other fall protection system that meet the requirements in subpart D.
1910.261(j)(4)(iv)
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1910.261(j)(4)(v)
Floors around beaters shall be provided with sufficient drainage to remove wastes.
1910.261(j)(4)(ii)
When cleaning, inspecting, or other work requires that persons enter the beaters, all control devices shall be locked or tagged out, in accordance with paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
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