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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1653431.015

Citation: 01004

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Status: Quick Fix

Initial Penalty: $7,590.00

Current Penalty: $4,500.00

Issuance Date: 08/25/2023

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 1

Abatement Date:

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0316700

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/18/2023

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/18/2023	$4,500.00		Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	08/25/2023	$7,590.00		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: a) Maintenance Department - The distance between the abrasive wheel peripheral and the adjustable tongue at the top of the DeWalt DW758 bench grinder exceeded on fourth inch, exposing employees to the hazards associated with wheel breakage, on or about February 28, 2023. No abatement certification or documentation required.

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