Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1005521.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,700.00
Issuance Date: 01/27/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 03/02/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/12/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/12/2015 | $2,700.00 | 03/02/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/27/2015 | $4,500.00 | 01/29/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch: On or about October 31, 2014, and at times prior thereto, work rests were not adjusted with a maximum opening of one eighth inch, exposing employees to struck-by hazards: a) Between rows-E and F, the DEWALT Model DW 756, 6-inch Bench Grinder, Serial No. 2009 51-YL37941, opening was approximately seven-eighths of an inch. b) Inside the Maintenance Tool Room, the 1/2 HP Baldor Bench Grinder Cat No. 712/Serial No. W584, opening from the wheel was approximately five-eighths of an inch on both sides.