Section 408.18128. Horizontal batch mixers .

Rule 8128. (1) A horizontal batch mixer shall have control devices which require concurrent use of both hands whenever the mixer bowl is opened more than 6 inches and the agitator is energized. The controls shall be located so that the operator has a full view of the mixer bowl .

(2)   A horizontal batch mixer with a power dumping device shall have devices which require constant 2-hand control when the bowl closes the final 6 inches .

(3)   A horizontal batch mixer shall have a flour gate operating device, ingredient opening and ingredient water inlet which can be operated by the operator from the work area without endangering the operator .

(4)     An overhead cover or door on a horizontal batch mixer, which  may accidentally close, shall be counterbalanced or provided a device which shall hold the door open until released by the operator .

(5)   A horizontal batch mixer shall not be hosed down during cleaning unless all electrical devices are designed for such cleaning .

(6)   An ingredient or inspection opening on a horizontal batch mixer shall be not more than 1 1/2 square feet in area. The opening shall have the access limited by a bar- type grating made of not less  than  3/16-inch diameter stock, or its equivalent, on 3-inch

centers. If it is possible to contact moving parts, a warning sign shall be installed at the opening to caution the employee .

(7)   A device or mechanism used to return sponges to a mixer shall be so interlocked with the mixer as to prevent injury to the operator .

History: 1979 AC .