Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 D01 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1601440.015
Citation: 01005C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/30/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 15
Abatement Date: 01/02/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/21/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/21/2022 | $0.00 | 01/02/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/30/2022 | $0.00 | 12/15/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005C Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1): Wheel(s) on grinding machine(s) were not sounded (ring test) and inspected for damage before mounting: (a) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Packaging Maintenance Shop - On or about June 9, 2022, employees were utilizing an abrasive wheel bench grinder Milwaukee, CAT #- 5091, WI-99, RPM-1725, the employer has not conducted ring tests or trained employees on how to or the need to perform ring tests prior to mounting and utilizing abrasive wheels in grinding equipment which exposed employees to caught in and struck by hazards. (b) 158 West Jackson Street, New Holland, PA, Production Maintenance Shop - On or about June 9, 2022, employees were utilizing an abrasive wheel bench grinder 6" Sunex model 5001, the employer has not conducted ring tests or trained employees on how to or the need to perform ring tests prior to mounting and utilizing abrasive wheels in grinding equipment which exposed employees to caught in and struck by hazards. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.