Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B 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: The employer does not ensure the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceed one fourth 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 tongue guards 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 tongue guards being adjusted to a maximum opening of one-fourth 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 the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top does not exceed one fourth inch.