Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1096204.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $3,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,275.00
Issuance Date: 03/22/2016
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 25
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/26/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/26/2016 | $2,275.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/22/2016 | $3,500.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a. On or about 10/1/2015, in the machine shop; employees performing grinding operations on the Baldor #45 pedestal grinder were exposed to struck-by related injuries where the right adjustable tongue guard was opened to its widest adjustment and resting on the casing of the grinders top; b. On or about 10/1/2015, in the machine shop; employees performing grinding operations on the Baldor #45 pedestal grinder were exposed to struck-by related injuries where the left adjustable tongue guard was not installed; c. On or about 10/1/2015, in the machine shop; employees performing grinding operations on the Dayton E427 pedestal grinder were exposed to struck-by related injuries where the right adjustable tongue guard was not installed; and d. On or about 10/1/2015, in the machine shop; employees performing grinding operations on the Dayton E427 pedestal grinder were exposed to struck-by related injuries where the left adjustable tongue guard was not installed.