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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1281409.015
Citation: 01008
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $891.00
Issuance Date: 03/15/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 12
Abatement Date: 04/03/2018
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/06/2018
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/06/2018 | $891.00 | 04/03/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/15/2018 | $5,174.00 | 04/03/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008 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 December 6, 2017, and times prior thereto, in the Shop Area, the employer allowed employees to use the Metabo portable angle grinder without a guard, exposing employees to struck-by hazards.