Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1365283.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 03/20/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $6,440.00
Current Penalty: $3,542.00
Issuance Date: 02/22/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): C
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/14/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/14/2019 | $3,542.00 | 03/20/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/22/2019 | $6,440.00 | 03/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 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: Employee(s) engaged in using an 8 inch diameter Dayton bench grinder to grind metal in the maintenance department of the plant located at 6833 Griffin Road, Kansas City, Kansas were exposed to struck-by hazards due to the tongue guard being adjusted approximately three-fourth of an inch from the grinding wheel.