Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1514934.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,827.00
Current Penalty: $4,096.00
Issuance Date: 06/30/2021
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 07/27/2021
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/21/2021
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/21/2021 | $4,096.00 | 07/27/2021 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/30/2021 | $6,827.00 | 07/27/2021 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1):Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a): On and about February 12, 2021, passivation/ welding area employees were exposed to the following portable grinders which were not provided with safety guards, to include but not limited to: a) The Dewalt portable grinders located adjacent to and within the welding area were missing the safety guards. b) The portable grinders (no information provided on grinders) located adjacent to and within the welding area were missing the safety guards.