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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1408480.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 07/15/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 08/12/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/08/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/08/2019 | $2,500.00 | 08/12/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/15/2019 | $5,304.00 | 08/12/2019 | 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: At the establishment, in the production shop, the employer did not ensure a guard was provided over the 4 ½ " abrasive wheel to the Dewalt right hand angle grinder, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by the wheel.