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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 II A Guarding of portable powered tools.

Inspection Nr: 1046924.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $2,700.00

Current Penalty: $1,620.00

Issuance Date: 08/24/2015

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date: 09/03/2015

Gravity: 1

Report ID: 0418200

Contest Date:

Final Order: 08/31/2015

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	08/31/2015	$1,620.00	09/03/2015	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/24/2015	$2,700.00	09/03/2015	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): Safety guard(s) for portable abrasive wheel(s) did not cover the spindle end, and flange projections: a) Maintenance Shop: The employer exposed an employee to lacerations while using a DeWalt portable grinder. The safety guard for the grinder had been removed.

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