Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 A Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1633469.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $6,526.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 01/19/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2023 | $6,526.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2022 | $13,052.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Other Hand-Held Equipment- General requirements. Each employer shall be responsible for the safe condition of tools and equipment used by employees, including tools and equipment which may be furnished by employees. a) On or about November 1, 2022, the employer did not ensure the safe condition of the tool that were furnished by employees in that an employee used a personal pneumatic sander with a grinding wheel while shaving a truck rubber bumper stop. The wheel came apart, and struck the employee in the left arm.