Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1195380.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/19/2017
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 05/15/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627510
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/03/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/03/2017 | $0.00 | 05/15/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/19/2017 | $0.00 | 05/15/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004B 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: Employer did not ensure distance between bench grinders tongue guards and abrasive wheel never exceeded one-fourth inch exposing employees to struck-by hazards. a) Baldor 4" bench grinder located in the machine shop. b) Delta triple duty 6" bench grinder located in the machine shop. c) Prossar 6" carbide bench grinder.