Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1230568.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,541.00
Current Penalty: $3,324.60
Issuance Date: 09/18/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/22/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/11/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/11/2017 | $3,324.60 | 09/22/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/18/2017 | $5,541.00 | 09/22/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch. On or about May 5, 2017 in the mechanics area, when removing sharp edges from tools employees were exposed to a struck by hazard when the tongue guard on the pedestal grinder had an opening of approximately 1 inch.