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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1806156.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,104.00
Current Penalty: $5,462.40
Issuance Date: 07/11/2025
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/04/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/04/2025 | $5,462.40 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2025 | $9,104.00 | 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: On or about June 16, 2025, an employee using an angle grinder to sharpen a metal scraper was exposed to flying debris and the employer did not ensure the grinder was equipped with a guard over the grinding wheel.