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Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 191040.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,380.00
Current Penalty: $1,190.00
Issuance Date: 05/10/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 05/13/2012
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0830100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/05/2012
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/05/2012 | $1,190.00 | 05/13/2012 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/10/2012 | $2,380.00 | 05/13/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Vertical portable grinders. Safety guards used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable grinders did not have a maximum exposure angle of 180 deg., and the guard was not located so as to be between the operator and the wheel during use. Adjustment of guard shall be such that pieces of an accidentally broken wheel will be deflected away from the operator. (See Figure P-4.) a) On or about February 2, 2012 and at times prior thereto, employees were exposed to flying parts of the grinding wheel while operating the SKILL right angle grinder without the guard in place.