Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
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Inspection Nr: 1405086.015
Citation: 01010A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $9,472.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 11/26/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0627700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 12/19/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 12/19/2019 | $0.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/26/2019 | $9,472.00 | 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: The employer does not ensure work rests on grinding machinery was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. This violation was observed on or about May 30, 2019, in the maintenance shop, a Dayton bench grinder was found with the work rest more than one eighth of an inch from the grinding belt, exposing employees to struck-by hazards. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the distance between abrasive wheel and machinery is no more than an eighth of an inch.