Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1381768.015
Citation: 01006C
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 04/25/2019
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 05/15/2019
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/20/2019
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 | 05/20/2019 | $0.00 | 05/15/2019 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 04/25/2019 | $0.00 | 05/15/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006C 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: On or about February 28, 2019, the employer failed to ensure employees were protected from stuck by and caught in between hazards when using bench grinders, to include but not limited to the Baldor bench grinder, serial # F1085. The distance between the adjustable tongue/guard and the top of the grinder had an opening measuring 2 inches which is greater than the allowable 1/4 inch.