Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1168490.015
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/27/2017 2
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $4,880.00
Issuance Date: 01/31/2017
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/22/2017
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/22/2017 | $4,880.00 | 02/27/2017 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/31/2017 | $8,873.00 | 02/27/2017 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: (a) Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an unguarded angle grinder while repairing a truck; (b) Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while using an unguarded angle grinder to repair the door on a truck.