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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1509995.015

Citation: 01002

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 04/06/2021 2

Initial Penalty: $13,653.00

Current Penalty: $6,826.50

Issuance Date: 03/11/2021

Nr Instances: 13

Nr Exposed: 4

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 10

Report ID: 0729700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 03/25/2021

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	03/25/2021	$6,826.50	04/06/2021	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	03/11/2021	$13,653.00	04/06/2021	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: Employees conducting grinding operations in building 39, cleaning room, using the 13 stand-up grinders were exposed to struck-by and amputation hazards in that the grinders were missing guards, or not within 1/4 inch, of the abrasive wheel.

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