Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A02 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1585438.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,351.00
Current Penalty: $3,045.70
Issuance Date: 09/06/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/30/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0830400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/03/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/03/2022 | $3,045.70 | 09/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/06/2022 | $4,351.00 | 09/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections: (a) Fermentationexperts, Inc. at 1201 North Ellis Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107: On or about and at times prior to March 24, 2022, the employer did not ensure that the bench grinder being utilized within the maintenance area had safety guarding in place to cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards associated with the unguarded grinding equipment.