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Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1566541.015

Citation: 01002A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $10,360.00

Current Penalty: $7,770.00

Issuance Date: 02/23/2022

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 2

Abatement Date: 03/01/2022

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0316400

Contest Date:

Final Order: 04/11/2022

Related Event Code (REC): R

Emphasis:


Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History
Type Latest Event Event Date Penalty Abatement Due Date Citation Type Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty I: Informal Settlement 04/11/2022 $7,770.00 03/01/2022 Serious  
Penalty Z: Issued 02/23/2022 $10,360.00 03/01/2022 Serious  

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: a) 8 inch Milwaukee Bench Grinder: On or about November 25, 2021 and times prior, employees used an Milwaukee 8" bench grinder to grind brackets and smooth metal edges. The grinder was not equipped with an adjustable work rest on the left side exposing employees to amputation injuries.

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