Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 449053.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 08/19/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,820.00
Issuance Date: 07/20/2012
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/06/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/06/2012 | $1,820.00 | 08/19/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/20/2012 | $2,800.00 | 08/19/2012 | 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) Maintenance Shop, Near Service Pit - Employees had the tongue guard adjusted to a distance of about one inch away from the abrasive wheel on the right side of the Buffalo 10" bench grinder, B10CB(CH), serial number 88, on or about May 18, 2012. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and shall state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.