Translate
Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 A02 III A Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1600761.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $11,188.00
Current Penalty: $5,594.00
Issuance Date: 07/18/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 09/01/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0524700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/12/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/12/2022 | $5,594.00 | 09/01/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/18/2022 | $11,188.00 | 08/03/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(a)(2)(iii)(a): Hand-held powered tools, such as, but not limited to, platen sanders, grinders with wheels 2 inches in diameter or less, disc sanders with discs 2 inches in diameter or less, routers, planers, laminate trimmers, nibblers, shears, saber, scroll, and jig saws with blade shanks a nominal one-fourth of an inch wide or less, were not equipped with either a positive "on-off" control, or other controls as described by paragraph (a)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section. A) Elyria Foundry LLC, on or about June 8, 2022, at the address of 745 Bullocks PKWY Lorain Ohio: The employer did not ensure that a horizontal grinder used to clean/deburr castings was used with a positive control that disengages power when the pressure is released. Employees using the hand tool in this condition were exposed to laceration hazards.