Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1117108.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/12/2016 2
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 04/20/2016
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 25
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/11/2016
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/11/2016 | $3,000.00 | 05/12/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/20/2016 | $3,000.00 | 05/12/2016 | 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: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards while engaging in production activities. This was most recently documented at the shop located at 731 S. Industrial Ct., Rose Hill, KS, where the adjustable tongue guard on the Jet grinder (Serial number 13041087) was set at approximately 1 1/4 inches above the left abrasive wheel and 3/4 of one inch above the right abrasive wheel.