Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1207500.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 08/11/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $7,243.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/28/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/15/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/15/2017 | $3,000.00 | 08/11/2017 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/28/2017 | $7,243.00 | 08/11/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: On or about February 1, 2017, and times prior to, in the Course Draw area, the work rest on the Pointer GT portable bench grinder was adjusted greater than 1/8" of the grinding wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards and contact with the rotating grinding wheel.