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Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1204677.015
Citation: 02004
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,323.80
Issuance Date: 07/11/2017
Nr Instances: 7
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0418100
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/28/2017
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/28/2017 | $5,323.80 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/11/2017 | $8,873.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4): 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(4): The angular exposure on the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) used on portable grinding machine(s) exceeded 180 degrees: On or about 1/23/2017 throughout the facility, employees performing grinding operations on equipment including but not limited to the skids were exposed to amputation hazards where the guards are not installed on: a. Metabo 4 1/2-inch hand grinder s/n 0026742094030 at bay 3 b. Metabo 4 1/2-inch hand grinder s/n illegible at bay 8 c. Metabo 4 1/2-inch hand grinder s/n illegible at bay 10 d. Metabo 4 1/2-inch cutting wheel s/n 4070027979 at bay 3 e. DeWalt 5 1/4-inch cutting wheel s/n 675295 at bay 3 f. Metabo 4 1/2-inch cutting wheel s/n illegible at bay 5 g. Metabo 4 1/2-inch cutting wheel s/n illegible at bay 10