Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1382761.015
Citation: 01006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $7,956.00
Current Penalty: $3,978.00
Issuance Date: 07/24/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 6
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/07/2019
Related Event Code (REC): C
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/07/2019 | $3,978.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/24/2019 | $7,956.00 | 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 and about March 5, 2019, multi CNC lathe employees were exposed to the following abrasive wheel bench grinders that had work rests that were not adjusted to 1/8 of an inch next to the abrasive wheels, to include but not limited too: a) The Dewalt DW758 abrasive wheel bench grinder, located by Okuma LC-20-2ST #3, was missing the work rest and had openings of approximately 2 inches. b) The Baldor abrasive wheel bench grinder was missing the work rest and had openings of approximately 2 inches. c) The bench grinder (No information on grinder) located by the Haas CNC machine was missing the work rest and had openings of approximately 2 inches.