Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1029960.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $4,900.00
Current Penalty: $3,430.00
Issuance Date: 07/31/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0625700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 08/19/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 08/19/2015 | $3,430.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/31/2015 | $4,900.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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 February 3, 2015, in shop 1, the employer allowed employees to utilize a Bosch (Model-181OP) portable right angle grinder without an adequate guard while sharpening chisels.