Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1303256.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $6,467.00
Current Penalty: $3,880.20
Issuance Date: 06/06/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/29/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/29/2018 | $3,880.20 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/06/2018 | $6,467.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: On or about March 21, 2018, the employer failed to ensure angle grinders utilized to grind metal racks in the grinding/welding department had guards in place.