Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1625229.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $13,394.00
Current Penalty: $13,000.00
Issuance Date: 01/30/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 28
Abatement Date: 03/27/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/27/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/27/2023 | $13,000.00 | 03/27/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/30/2023 | $13,394.00 | 02/13/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4): On or about September 20, 2022, the employer did not ensure portable grinders were guarded. This condition exposed employees to a struck-by hazard.