Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheels were used on machine(s) without safety guards as defined in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)-(4): The employer does not require the use of safety guards on machines when using abrasive wheels as required by 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1). This violation was most recently documented at the address located above as follows: (a) On or about January 11, 2021, employees were using pneumatic angle grinders that did not have the safety guard in place, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard. (b) On or about March 12, 2021, employees were using Dewalt (Model DWE402W) electric angle grinders that did not have the safety guard in place, exposing employees to a struck-by hazard. Tramont Manufacturing LLC was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.243(c)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1461083, citation number 1, item number 5, and was affirmed as a final order on May 1, 2020, with respect to a workplace located at 326 East Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee, WI. To abate this violation, the employer must ensure that portable abrasive wheels are provided with suitable safety guards meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1). Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, abatement certification and documentation are required for this item. The employer's certification that abatement is complete must include [in addition to the requirements in 1903.19(h)], the date and method of abatement and a statement that affected employees have been informed of the abatement. The employer must also submit documents demonstrating that abatement is complete to include, but not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.