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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A02 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1293325.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $2,587.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 06/15/2018
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2018 | $2,587.00 | 06/15/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2018 | $5,174.00 | 06/15/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 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: On or about February 6, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the bench grinders that were being used by employees had safety guards in place that would protect the employees from hazardous exposure to rotating/moving parts of the grinder. The gray Baldor grinder was missing the safety guard.