Waupaca Foundry, Inc., Plant 4 | Occupational Safety and Health Administration osha.gov

Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1392047.015

Citation: 01003D

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 3

Initial Penalty: $0.00

Current Penalty: $0.00

Issuance Date: 09/06/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 12

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0521100

Contest Date:

Final Order: 09/27/2019

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	I: Informal Settlement	09/27/2019	$0.00		Serious
Penalty	Z: Issued	09/06/2019	$0.00		Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003D Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: a) On or about 4/12/2019, The bench grinder that was available for Melt maintenance employees to use had the tongue guard out of adjustment as the clearance between tongue guard and wheel was approximately 1 1/2". The grinder is used to touch up chisels after they are cut off.

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