Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1214025.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $6,338.00
Current Penalty: $3,169.00
Issuance Date: 07/19/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 07/31/2017
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0420600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/14/2017
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/14/2017 | $3,169.00 | 07/31/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/19/2017 | $6,338.00 | 07/31/2017 | 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: a. On or about 02/28/2017 in the install shop the employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, pedestal bench grinders work rest was 1/4 inch from the abrasive wheel while grinding metal parts. b. On or about 02/28/2017 in the fabrication shop, employees were exposed to a struck by hazard, in that, the Dayton 8 inch work rest was 1 inch from the abrasive wheel while grinding metal parts.