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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1738752.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $16,131.00
Current Penalty: $9,678.00
Issuance Date: 04/29/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 05/09/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0936200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/22/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/22/2024 | $9,678.00 | 05/09/2024 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/29/2024 | $16,131.00 | 05/09/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: Maintenance Shop: On and/or about April 2, 2024, the employer did not ensure that a Dewalt Portable Grinder was properly guarded. This condition potentially exposed employees to amputation/struck by hazards.