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Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1633469.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,052.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 12/21/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 01/19/2023
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/10/2023
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/10/2023 | $0.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/21/2022 | $13,052.00 | 01/19/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):General requirements. Abrasive wheels shall be used only on machine provided with safety guards as defined in paragraph (c) (1) through (4) of this section. a) On or about November 1, 2022, the employer did not ensure the abrasive grinding wheel used on portable tools such as but not limited to, the portable air sander, was guarded. An employee used an abrasive grinding wheel on the portable air sander without a guard while shaving a truck trailer rubber bumper stop. The grinding wheel came apart, and struck the employee in the left arm.