Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19260303 C02 Abrasive wheels and tools.
Inspection Nr: 1358797.015
Citation: 01014
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 3
Initial Penalty: $5,304.00
Current Penalty: $3,622.00
Issuance Date: 05/02/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 13
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 05/17/2019
Final Order: 12/20/2019
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 12/20/2019 | $3,622.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | C: Contested | 05/30/2019 | $5,304.00 | Serious | ||
Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/02/2019 | $5,304.00 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 014 Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.303(c)(2): Work rest(s) provided on floor or bench mounted grinder(s) were kept at a distance in excess of one-eighth inch from the surface of the wheel: At a worksite located 3119 to 3123 (Shankman Building) and 3125-3133 (Michaelson Building), Kansas City, MO 64109: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards. The employer failed to ensure that a bench grinder being used to sharpen metal scrappers had an adjusted work rest within 1/8 of an inch. In addition the grinder was also missing the work rest on onside, while the other was over 1/8 inch.