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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B05 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1373570.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,978.00
Current Penalty: $2,785.00
Issuance Date: 05/30/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/17/2019
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/27/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/27/2019 | $2,785.00 | 07/17/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/30/2019 | $3,978.00 | 07/17/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(5): Surface grinders and cutting-off machines. The maximum angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guards used on cutting-off machines exceeded 150 degrees as measured at a point not less than 15 degrees below the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle. (See Figures O-12 and O-13) 54 Western Ave, West Springfield, MA On April 1, 2018 and at times prior, employees operated two Tabor Brasive Cutoff Machines with guarding that was not capable of reducing the angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides to less than 150 degrees. On January 17, 2019, an employee received finger amputation injuries while operating one of the two inadequately guarded saws when a blade disintegrated.