Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1781157.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $4,840.20
Issuance Date: 12/12/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 30
Abatement Date: 12/16/2024
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0419400
Contest Date: 01/07/2025
Final Order: 09/02/2025
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 09/02/2025 | $4,840.20 | 12/16/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 01/13/2025 | $8,067.00 | 12/16/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/12/2024 | $8,067.00 | 12/16/2024 | 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) Throughout the facility - On or about October 10, 2024, the employer provided employees with hand held grinders to remove burs and defects from the surface of the fiberglass tanks with the guards removed exposing employees to struck by hazards.