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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 902527.015
Citation: 01003B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 06/14/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 06/24/2013
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/09/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/09/2013 | $0.00 | 06/24/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2013 | $0.00 | 06/24/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel: On or about April 25, 2013, and at times prior thereto, the employer allowed employees to operate abrasive wheel grinding machines that did not have the tongue guard provided. Employees were exposed to flying fragments in the event of an exploding wheel.