Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260303 B01 Abrasive wheels and tools.
Inspection Nr: 1284026.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,114.00
Current Penalty: $2,276.00
Issuance Date: 05/22/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0214200
Contest Date: 06/15/2018
Final Order: 12/26/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/26/2018 | $2,276.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 06/15/2018 | $7,114.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/22/2018 | $7,114.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.303(b)(1): Grinding machines were not equipped with safety guards in conformance with the requirements of ANSI B7.1-1970, Safety Code for the Use, Care, and Protection of abrasive wheels, and paragraph (d) of this section. Location: 315 S. Harrison Ave., E. Orange, NJ. a) An employees was exposed to amputations and other hazardous conditions when utilizing an angle grinder that had an abrasive wheel attached while not being equipped with the hand tool's protective guards; on or about 12/26/17.