Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 445406.015
Citation: 01016A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/14/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $5,400.00
Current Penalty: $5,400.00
Issuance Date: 11/19/2012
Nr Instances: 3
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 12/05/2012
Final Order: 06/13/2013
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 06/13/2013 | $5,400.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 12/15/2012 | $5,400.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 11/19/2012 | $5,400.00 | 12/14/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016A 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: a) South End of the warehouse: Employees operated a Dayton 8" bench grinder without a work rest, on or about 5/21/12. b) East end of the warehouse: Employee operated the Dewalt Bench Grinder model 758, whose work rest was measured at 2 1/2 inches from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. c) Maintenance Shop: Employees operated the Dewalt Bench Grinder model 758,, whose work rest was measured at 2 inches from the abrasive wheel, on or about 5/21/12. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.