Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1207858.015
Citation: 01016B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 06/12/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 05/16/2017
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 06/09/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 06/09/2017 | $0.00 | 06/12/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/16/2017 | $0.00 | 06/12/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 016B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: The employer is failing to protect employees from struck-by hazards while engaged in grinding activities. This was most recently documented on or about February 7, 2017 at the Airosol Company, Inc., located at 1206 Illinois Street in Neodesha, Kansas. The company failed to ensure that the distance from the abrasive wheel to the adjustable tongue guard of the Tri Star 10" bench grinder Model #BG-10 located in the Maintenance Shop was found to be approximately 0.5 inch. 29 CFR 1903.19(c)(1) requires certification that the abatement of the above violation is complete.