Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1450465.015
Citation: 01007B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/07/2020
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 10
Abatement Date: 08/03/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/02/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/02/2020 | $0.00 | 08/03/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/07/2020 | $0.00 | 05/19/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 007B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: On or about November 26, 2019 and at times prior thereto and thereafter, the employer did not ensure that pneumatic grinders being used in the grind booth had guards in place exposing employees to hazards associated with using an unguarded grinder.