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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1047033.015
Citation: 02001A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $9,900.00
Current Penalty: $5,940.00
Issuance Date: 08/17/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 09/03/2015
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/15/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/15/2015 | $5,940.00 | 09/03/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/17/2015 | $9,900.00 | 09/03/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 001A 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 that the work rests on bench grinder machines are adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent employee injury. This violation was observed on or about March 17, 2015, at the maintenance shop where employees were exposed to caught in and struck-by hazards when operating a Central Machinery brand bench grinder without the work rests adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch. Rock Wood Manufacturing, Company, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315458208 Citation Number 1, Item Number 3(a) and was affirmed as a final order on 10/26/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 8610 Spruiell St., Leeds, AL 35094. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that all bench grinder are equipped with work rests and that they are adjusted to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch..