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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1577380.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,360.00
Current Penalty: $5,180.00
Issuance Date: 03/17/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 04/04/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC): A
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/11/2022 | $5,180.00 | 04/04/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/17/2022 | $10,360.00 | 04/04/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: On or about February 7, 2022, the employer failed to ensure the guard for the vertical portable grinder was located between the wheel and the operator. Employees were exposed to flying debris, to include sparks generated by the vertical portable grinder. Additionally, this exposes the employees to flammability hazards due the inability of the guard to properly deflect sparks and debris.