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Standard Cited: 19100215 A02 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1293344.015
Citation: 02006A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Corrected During Inspection
Initial Penalty: $5,174.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 08/10/2018
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Abatement Date:
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0521400
Contest Date: 08/31/2018
Final Order: 01/09/2019
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 01/09/2019 | $3,000.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | C: Contested | 09/06/2018 | $5,174.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/10/2018 | $5,174.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 006A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard: On or about 14 February 2018, the employer did not ensure that the spindle nut on two grinding machines had a guard in place to protect employees from inadvertent contact and flying debris during the operating cycle as follows: a. Sharpe Surface Grinder - The guards were removed from the machines and exposed the spindle nuts to accidental contact by employees operating machines. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards. b. Surface Grinder #9 - The guards were removed from the machines and exposed the spindle nuts to accidental contact by employees operating machines. This exposed employees to struck-by hazards. Abatement documentation is not required for this item.