Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 A01 I Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1347001.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $8,148.00
Current Penalty: $4,074.00
Issuance Date: 10/23/2018
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 3
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0521700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 10/29/2018
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 10/29/2018 | $4,074.00 | Serious | ||
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/23/2018 | $8,148.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(a)(1)(i): Portable power driven circular saw(s) having a blade diameter greater than two inches were not equipped with guard(s) below the base plate or shoe which automatically and instantly returned to the covering position when the tool was withdrawn from the work: a) Production area - On or about September 10, 2018, the employer did not ensure the Makita circular saw was equipped with a guard below the base plate, which automatically and instantly returned to the covering position when the saw was withdrawn from the work. Employees were thereby exposed to amputation hazards.
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