Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100242 A Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general.
Inspection Nr: 1230207.015
Citation: 01004A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,183.00
Current Penalty: $4,183.00
Issuance Date: 10/27/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 11/30/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/27/2017 | $4,183.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition: (a) 101 North Main Street, Newark, Illinois, west building shop, DeWalt and Metabo portable handheld angle grinders: on or about May 4, 2017, employees using equipment for regular fabrication tasks were exposed to contact with live electrical parts likely to result in serious injury because flexible power cords were damaged exposing internal wiring. (b) 101 North Main Street, Newark, Illinois, west building shop, DeWalt and Metabo portable handheld angle grinders: on or about May 4, 2017, employees using equipment for regular fabrication tasks were exposed to contact with rotating grinding wheel hazard likely to result in serious injury because guards were missing. There is no abatement certification or documentation required for this item.