Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1060104.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,300.00
Current Penalty: $3,300.00
Issuance Date: 10/29/2015
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 20
Abatement Date: 08/01/2016
Gravity:
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date: 11/06/2015
Final Order: 09/26/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/26/2016 | $3,300.00 | 08/01/2016 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/12/2015 | $3,300.00 | 11/13/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/29/2015 | $3,300.00 | 11/13/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: On or about 05/04/2015, the employer failed to ensure that the work rest on grinding machinery such as, but not limited to, the following grinding machinery was properly adjusted: a. The work rest on the right side of the pedestal grinder located in the MTC shop was not properly adjusted. The opening measured approximately one-half inch. b. The work rest on the right side of the pedestal grinder located in the furnace slag rework area was not properly adjusted. The opening measure approximately one-fourth inch. c. The work rest on the right side of the bench grinder located in the Caster area was not properly adjusted. The opening measured approximately one-half inch.