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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1051081.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,100.00
Issuance Date: 05/12/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 06/01/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2015 | $2,100.00 | 06/01/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/12/2015 | $4,200.00 | 06/01/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): On offhand grinding machines, work rests were not used to support the work and/or were not kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The employer does not ensure offhand grinding machines have work rests to support the work and/or kept closely adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch. a. This violation was occurred on or about April 1, 2015, where employees in the SW area were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Tradesman 6-inch bench grinder without work rests being installed on either side. b. This violation occurred on or about April 1, 2015, where employees in the SE area of the shop were exposed to a struck-by hazard when operating a Hammond Machinery Builders, Inc. pedestal grinder without the left work rest being adjusted to a maximum opening of one-eight inch. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that offhand grinding machines, work rests are used to support the work and/or are kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage.