Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 911293.015
Citation: 01003A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,380.00
Current Penalty: $1,428.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 12/09/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/11/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/11/2013 | $1,428.00 | 12/09/2013 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2013 | $2,380.00 | 12/09/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: On or about June 5, 2013, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure that the work rest on the bench grinders were adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch. a) DeWalt 6" bench grinder, 3450 RPM, 120VAC, 80HZ, Serial #201139-YL-61640, Type 1. b) Central Machinery 10" bench grinder, 110 volts, 47 amps, 1750 RPM.