Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1426676.015
Citation: 01004B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 09/11/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/04/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/04/2019 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/11/2019 | $0.00 | 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. On or about August 27, 2019 and at times prior thereto in the testing area where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Westward bench grinder without the tongue guard adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one fourth inch.