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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 311329510
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $7,000.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 06/24/2008
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 17
Abatement Date: 07/31/2008
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0317500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/14/2008 | $4,500.00 | 07/31/2008 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/24/2008 | $7,000.00 | 06/30/2008 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: UNAPOPPROC
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish 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 in that employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of wheel failure: (a) Facility: On or about June 9, 2008, abrasive wheels were not used, maintained and stored in a safe manner in which they were designed in that: 1. Employees are rolling abrasive wheels to move them. 2. Abrasive wheels are being stored where they are exposed to water and freezing temperatures. 3. Abrasive wheels in storage are not protected from damage. 4. Employees are not trained in the safe use, operation, and maintenance of "The Standard Electric Tool" abrasive wheel grinder. 5. Employees were side grinding on the abrasive wheels on "The Standard Electric Tool" abrasive wheel grinder. 6. An abrasive wheel on "The Standard Electric Tool" grinder needed to be dressed. There were grooves of up to 3/16 of an inch deep in the abrasive wheel. (b) Facility, Main Bay of Roll Shop; On or about december 29, 2007, the 40 horsepower electric motor was wired to run in reverse on the Mesta #2 grinding machine. When this grinder was energized, this condition caused the abrasive wheel to run in the reverse direction creating an over-speed condition, resulting in the spindle speed exceeding the maximum operating speed of the abrasive wheel. As a result, the abrasive wheel failed. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement to correct these hazards is to ensure that abrasive wheels and abrasive wheel machinery are used, maintained and stored in accordance with the American National Standards Institute, ANSI B7.1-2000 Safety Requirements for the Use, Care and Protection of Abrasive Wheels; Sections 2.2; 2.3; 3.1.2; 3.12.1; 9.13; and 9.15. Employees must be trained in the proper use of abrasive wheels and the correct procedures for mounting abrasive wheels and maintaining abrasive wheel machinery.