Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 013B Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: The employer does not ensure on grinding machinery was adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch. a) This violation was observed on or about July 19, 2016, in the maintenance shop, a Baldor bench grinder was found missing a work rest, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris. b) This violation was observed on or about July 19, 2016, in the maintenance shop, a Darex bench grinder was found missing a work rest, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris. c) This violation was observed on or about July 19, 2016, between the weld and sheet metal shop, two Burr King Two Wheel Grinders were found missing a work rest, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris. d) This violation was observed on or about July 19, 2016, in the saw shop, a Baldor Two Wheel Grinder was found with the work rest more than one eighth of an inch from the grinding belt, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by flying debris. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation describing the steps taken to ensure the distance between abrasive wheel and machinery is no more than an eighth of an inch.