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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 983919.015
Citation: 01007A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,500.00
Current Penalty: $3,850.00
Issuance Date: 12/30/2014
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date: 01/20/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 01/08/2015
Final Order: 08/24/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 08/24/2015 | $3,850.00 | 01/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/08/2015 | $5,500.00 | 01/20/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/30/2014 | $5,500.00 | 01/20/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. The employer does not ensure that the work rests on bench grinders are adjusted with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch. This violation was observed on or about July 01, 2014 at the Quench and Temp area in the maintenance shop where employees were exposed to caught in and struck-by hazards when operating a bench grinder without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth 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 all bench grinder are equipped with work rests and that they are properly adjusted.