Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 003B 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: a. On or about September 8, 2016, at the welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Ryobi, Model BG828G) that had its right and left side tongue guards placed at more than 1/4-inch from the wheel periphery. b. On or about September 8, 2016, at the welding department of the above addressed jobsite, an employee was exposed to a struck by hazard while working with a bench grinder (i.e. Northern Industrial, Item #143389) that had its right and left side tongue guards placed at more than 1/4-inch from the wheel periphery. Pavilion Furniture Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 513638, citation number 1, item number 4 and was affirmed as a final order on October 3, 2012, with respect to a workplace located at 16200 NW 49th Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33014.