Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1460564.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $8,675.00
Current Penalty: $5,205.00
Issuance Date: 06/08/2020
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 06/12/2020
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/31/2020
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/31/2020 | $5,205.00 | 06/12/2020 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/08/2020 | $8,675.00 | 06/12/2020 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 011 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. a. On or about January 30, 2020, in the structural shop where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Dewalt angle grinder without a guard. b. On or about January 30, 2020, in the structural shop where an employee was exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Dewalt angle grinder without a guard.