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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1018388.015
Citation: 02003
Citation Type: Willful
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $69,300.00
Current Penalty: $35,000.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date: 10/30/2015
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0627500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/28/2015
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/28/2015 | $35,000.00 | 10/30/2015 | Willful | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2015 | $69,300.00 | 07/16/2015 | Willful |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 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: In the production area at press #111, employees were observed grinding 30-inch lawnmower decks using DeWalt 4½-inch Angle Grinders (Model No. DWE 4011, 7.0 Amp AC/DC, 12,000 rpm motor) without safety guards.