Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1254160.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,315.00
Current Penalty: $4,989.00
Issuance Date: 01/08/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 02/02/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/24/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/24/2018 | $4,989.00 | 02/02/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/08/2018 | $8,315.00 | 02/02/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. In the Utilities area an employee was operating a bench grinder to sharpens tools and had the tongue guard fully lifted.