Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1686633.015
Citation: 01011
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $12,055.00
Current Penalty: $7,233.00
Issuance Date: 10/11/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 11/06/2023
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/31/2023
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/31/2023 | $7,233.00 | 11/06/2023 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/11/2023 | $12,055.00 | 11/06/2023 | 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 August 2, 2023, a Makita 4.5-inch angle grinder was being used without a guard exposing employees using it to a struck-by hazard.