Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1397687.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,182.40
Issuance Date: 06/14/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/03/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/19/2019 | $3,182.40 | 07/03/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/14/2019 | $5,304.00 | 07/03/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: On or about May 1, 2019, in the main shop, located on the east end of the south wall, where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards while using a DeWalt brand (SN 1276) 7 inch angle grinder without a guard.