Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1655159.015
Citation: 01005
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,046.00
Current Penalty: $5,023.00
Issuance Date: 06/13/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Abatement Date: 08/01/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/12/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/12/2023 | $5,023.00 | 08/01/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/13/2023 | $10,046.00 | 08/01/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a): a: At 911 - B Rivo Place Tarpon Springs, Florida; On or about March 8, 2023, angle grinders with abrasive wheels were not equipped with a protective guard, exposing employees to struck-by hazards created by the rotary motion of the wheel.