Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1185446.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/14/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $5,070.00
Current Penalty: $2,500.00
Issuance Date: 02/02/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0317900
Contest Date: 03/02/2017
Final Order: 03/12/2018
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 03/12/2018 | $2,500.00 | 02/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 03/06/2017 | $5,070.00 | 02/14/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/02/2017 | $5,070.00 | 02/14/2017 | 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) SS Industries - On or about November 9, 2016, an employee was exposed to deep laceration injuries to the hands and forearms, while using a Metabo handheld electric grinder fitted with a 7 inch cutoff disc without the guard in place. Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.