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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1202518.015

Citation: 01001A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection

Initial Penalty: $5,541.00

Current Penalty: $4,000.00

Issuance Date: 03/28/2017

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 50

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0317900

Contest Date:

Final Order: 04/11/2017

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	04/11/2017	$4,000.00		Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	03/28/2017	$5,541.00		Serious

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

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: (a) Machine Shop Work Area: On or about January 12, 2017, an employee used a Palmgren Bench Grinder that had improperly installed tongue guards.

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