Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 993351.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $3,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,220.00
Issuance Date: 03/03/2015
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 14
Abatement Date: 03/11/2015
Gravity:
Report ID: 0215800
Contest Date: 03/20/2015
Final Order: 03/31/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/31/2016 | $2,220.00 | 03/11/2015 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/25/2015 | $3,000.00 | 03/11/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/03/2015 | $3,000.00 | 03/11/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 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: a) Machine Shop, on or about 9/17/14: Baldor grinder had the tongue guard on the left side adjusted 3/4-inch from the abrasive wheel. b) Machine Shop, on or about 9/17/14: Miller Falls grinder had the tongue guard on the left side adjusted 1-inch from the abrasive wheel. c) Machine Shop, on or about 9/17/14: Miller Falls grinder had the tongue guard on the right side adjusted 7/8-inch from the abrasive wheel. d) Facility Maintenance, Melt, on or about 10/2/14: Hisey-Wolt grinder had the tongue guard on the left side adjusted 7/8-inch from the abrasive wheel.