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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 A02 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1394989.015

Citation: 01008A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $5,304.00

Current Penalty: $3,182.00

Issuance Date: 09/20/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 3

Abatement Date: 11/07/2019

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0522300

Contest Date:

Final Order: 10/09/2019

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	10/09/2019	$3,182.00	11/07/2019	Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/20/2019	$5,304.00	11/07/2019	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard, expect: On or about April 12, 2019, the employer did not ensure the Extruder Line #3 bench grinder was equipped with a safety guard that covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections

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