Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPEQUIP

North Carolina General Statute 95-129(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a)press room, abrasive cut-off wheels were not rated for the Milwaukee 3" straight grinder; the spindle speed of the grinder exceeded the maximum operating speed marked on the wheels, which contributed to an employee accident on March 24, 2001. b)press room, employees utilized improper abrasive wheels which were not approved for use on the Milwaukee 3" straight grinder and for the process which the employees were utilizing the wheels. NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate this hazard is to consult with the manufacturer's recommendations for the approved use of specific types of abrasive wheels. Another method is utilize the operator's manual and manufacturer's recommendations on the Milwaukee straight grinder.