Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1614798.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,351.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 11/07/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/18/2022
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/28/2023
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 | 02/28/2023 | $3,000.00 | 11/18/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/07/2022 | $4,351.00 | 11/18/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a): a) Southern Stamping, Inc. fabrication facility; Welding station 1: On August 15, 2022 and at times prior, the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were required to use a 4.5 inch portable angle grinder with the guard removed.