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Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 919883.015
Citation: 01006
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/20/2014 2
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,960.00
Issuance Date: 01/15/2014
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0316700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 01/28/2014
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/28/2014 | $1,960.00 | 02/20/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/15/2014 | $2,800.00 | 02/20/2014 | 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) Near HR office - Employees used a Baldor bench grinder that did not have its tongue guard on the left abrasive wheel adjusted to within one fourth of an inch of the wheel, on or about July 17, 2013. (b) Near HR office - Employees used a Baldor bench grinder that did not have a tongue guard on the right abrasive wheel , on or about July 17, 2013. (c) 24 Inch Grinding Wheel - Employees used a Marschke floor grinder that did not have its tongue guard on the right abrasive wheel adjusted to within one fourth of an inch of the wheel, on or about July 17, 2013. (d) 24 Inch Grinding Wheel - Employees used a Marschke floor grinder that did not have its tongue guard on the left abrasive wheel adjusted to within one fourth of an inch of the wheel, on or about July 17, 2013. 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 states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.