Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1325270.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/20/2018 2
Initial Penalty: $4,434.00
Current Penalty: $2,660.40
Issuance Date: 08/24/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626300
Contest Date:
Final Order: 09/18/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 09/18/2018 | $2,660.40 | 09/20/2018 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/24/2018 | $4,434.00 | 09/20/2018 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 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) Employees were exposed to struck by hazards in the fabrication area when using a 5 inch angle grinder without a guard.
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