Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1590242.015
Citation: 03010
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $10,151.00
Current Penalty: $7,047.00
Issuance Date: 09/26/2022
Nr Instances: 4
Nr Exposed: 4
Abatement Date: 04/01/2024
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 09/13/2022
Final Order: 03/11/2024
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/11/2024 | $7,047.00 | 04/01/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 10/28/2022 | $10,151.00 | 10/21/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 09/26/2022 | $10,151.00 | 10/21/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 03 Item/Group: 010 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel: a) Blasting Booth Area: On or about 4/18/2022, safety guards were not affixed to a DeWalt Angle Grinder Model DWE402. b) Blasting Booth Area: On or about 4/18/2022, safety guards were not affixed to a Makita Angle Grinder Model GA7021. c)Blasting Booth Area: On or about 4/18/2022, safety guards were not affixed to a Bauer Heavy Duty Angle Grinder Model 1865E-B, Serial 374642137. d) Blasting Booth Area: On or about 4/18/2022, safety guards were not affixed to a Bauer Heavy Duty Angle Grinder Model 1865E-B. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.