Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B06 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1728691.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $10,372.00
Current Penalty: $6,500.00
Issuance Date: 03/21/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/15/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/15/2024 | $6,500.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/21/2024 | $10,372.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(6): Swing frame grinders. The maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on machines known as swing frame grinding machines shall not exceed 180 deg., and the top half of the wheel shall be enclosed at all times. (See Figures O-14 and O-15.) a. On or about February 15, 2024; in the machine shop, employees operate a Harig swing frame grinder without a safety guard, exposing employees to caught in hazards.
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