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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1379984.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $7,577.00
Current Penalty: $3,788.50
Issuance Date: 08/07/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 08/19/2019
Gravity:
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/29/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/29/2019 | $3,788.50 | 08/19/2019 | Other | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/07/2019 | $7,577.00 | 08/19/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch: On or about February 21, 2019 the tongue guard on the Master Force Bench grinder exceeded the maximum 1/4 inch gap opening between the grinding wheel; the gap opening was measured at 1/2 inch.