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Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 900780.015
Citation: 01002
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,550.00
Current Penalty: $2,550.00
Issuance Date: 05/30/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 06/06/2013
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/18/2013
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/18/2013 | $2,550.00 | 06/06/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/30/2013 | $2,550.00 | 06/06/2013 | 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) In the production area at the Whitney 661 and Messer burn tables, the employer did not ensure that proper guarding was provided for abrasive wheels on the Ingersoll-Rand portable grinding equipment. Standard guarding on these grinders were for Type 27 and 28 abrasive wheels. Employees were using Type 11 wheels which were not adequately guarded.