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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.

Inspection Nr: 1014785.015

Citation: 01012

Citation Type: Other

Abatement Status: Abatement Completed

Initial Penalty: $2,800.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 04/21/2015

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 22

Abatement Date: 05/05/2015

Gravity:

Report ID: 0627100

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/27/2015

Related Event Code (REC):

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	05/27/2015	$0.00	05/05/2015	Other
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/21/2015	$2,800.00	05/05/2015	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4). On or about December 12, 2014 and times prior thereto, employees of Mid-America Steel Products, Inc. manufactured trailer parts in the metal corrugated building located at or near 909 C. North Missouri Avenue in Corning, Arkansas. A hand held portable grinder was observed used by employees without guarding, exposing employees to impalement hazards.

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