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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1204677.015
Citation: 02005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,873.00
Current Penalty: $5,323.80
Issuance Date: 07/11/2017
Nr Instances: 6
Nr Exposed: 25
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: 005A 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: a. On or about 1/23/2017 in welding bay #3 employees performing grinding operations with the Skil bench grinder on materials including but not limited to tungsten welding tips were exposed to struck-by hazards where the left work rest was not installed leaving approximately 3/4-inch gap between the housing and the rotating stone. b. On or about 1/23/2017 in welding bay #3 employees performing grinding operations with the Skil bench grinder on materials including but not limited to tungsten welding tips were exposed to struck-by hazards where the right work rest was not installed leaving approximately 3/4-inch gap between the housing and the rotating stone. c. On or about 1/25/2017 in front of welding bay #6 employees performing grinding operations with the JET 6-inch bench grinder on materials including but not limited to tungsten welding tips were exposed to struck-by hazards where the left bench rest was not adjusted leaving a 1/2-inch gap between the work rest and the rotating stone. d. On or about 1/25/2017 in front of welding bay #6 employees performing grinding operations with the JET 6-inch bench grinder on materials including but not limited to tungsten welding tips were exposed to struck-by hazards where the right bench rest was not adjusted leaving a 1 1/4-inch gap between the work rest and the rotating stone. e. On or about 1/27/2017 at the Monarch Machine Tool lathe model 12CK, S/N 1943 employees performing grinding operations with the Baldor bench grinder on materials including but not limited to cutters, were exposed to struck-by hazards where the left bench rest was not adjusted leaving a 3/4-inch gap between the work rest and the rotating stone. f. On or about 1/27/2017 at the Monarch Machine Tool lathe model 12CK, S/N 1943 employees performing grinding operations with the Baldor bench grinder on materials including but not limited to cutters, were exposed to struck-by hazards where the right bench rest was not adjusted leaving a 1/2-inch gap between the work rest and the rotating stone.