Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1381046.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,168.00
Current Penalty: $1,250.00
Issuance Date: 08/22/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 09/20/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521100
Contest Date: 09/16/2019
Final Order: 09/04/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/04/2020 | $1,250.00 | 09/20/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/02/2020 | $4,168.00 | 09/20/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/22/2019 | $4,168.00 | 09/20/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): General requirements. Abrasive wheels shall be used only on machine provided with safety guards as defined in paragraph (c) (1) through (4) of this section. (a) On or about February 26, 2019, a Dewalt 4.5 inch angle grinder located at grinding station #6 was operated with the safety guard removed to grind castings. (b) On or about February 26, 2019, a Dewalt 4.5 inch angle grinder located at grinding station #10 was operated with the safety guard removed to grind castings.