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Standard Cited: 19100243 C04 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 710638.015
Citation: 01007
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $2,100.00
Current Penalty: $1,050.00
Issuance Date: 02/14/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0523400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 03/27/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 03/27/2013 | $1,050.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/14/2013 | $2,100.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4): The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees: (a) In the welding department, the DeWalt portable hand grinder did not have a guard affixed to reduce the angular exposure to the abrasive wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. (b) In the welding department, the Skil 6.0 portable hand grinder did not have a guard affixed to reduce the angular exposure to the abrasive wheel. Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards.