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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 910135.015
Citation: 01009A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 11/07/2013
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 11/20/2013
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/26/2013
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/26/2013 | $2,250.00 | 11/20/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/07/2013 | $5,000.00 | 11/20/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eight inch: The employer does not ensure that work rests are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch on bench grinders. This violation was discovered on June 6, 2013, where the employer did not ensure that a work rest was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch on bench grinders in the following locations. Instance a): In the maintenance shop, and: Instance b): In the shop outside of the Pipe plant manager's office.