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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1768984.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $16,550.00
Current Penalty: $12,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418200
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/25/2025
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 | 02/25/2025 | $12,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2025 | $16,550.00 | 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: a) Facility, Outside North Wall: On or about August 2, 2024, the employer exposed an employee to struck-by hazards, in that a guard was not provided on the Makita Angle Grinder, Model 9564CV, Serial Number 620119A, fitted with a rim diamond blade while cutting a quartz stone slab.