Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1118903.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $2,800.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/24/2016
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/29/2016
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0625400
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/29/2016
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/29/2016 | $1,000.00 | 06/29/2016 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/24/2016 | $2,800.00 | 06/29/2016 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 010A 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 eighth inch: On or about January 11, 2016, in the maintenance department, the employer failed to ensure the work rests were adjusted not more than one eighth of an inch away from the abrasive wheel. Employees exposed to the hazard of being caught between the wheel and work rest.