Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1045091.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Quick Fix
Initial Penalty: $2,168.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 06/25/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 07/08/2015
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/07/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/07/2015 | $1,000.00 | 07/08/2015 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 06/25/2015 | $2,168.00 | 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)(a): a) Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a Milwaukee vertical portable grinder with the guard removed. b) Bldg 19 Welding Area; On or about March 5, 2015 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to use a DeWalt vertical portable grinder with the guard removed.