Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1293325.015
Citation: 01007B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/15/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/25/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 20
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/19/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/19/2018 | $0.00 | 06/15/2018 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/25/2018 | $5,174.00 | 06/15/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007B 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 6, 2018, the employer failed to ensure that the bench grinders that were being used by employees had the tongue adjusted to no more than one fourth inch. Employees are exposed to struck by and caught in between hazards when using the gray Baldor bench grinder and the red unnamed bench grinder.