Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1552263.015
Citation: 01023
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/28/2024 2
Initial Penalty: $11,396.00
Current Penalty: $6,800.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 5
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0213900
Contest Date: 03/30/2022
Final Order: 03/15/2024
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 03/15/2024 | $6,800.00 | 02/28/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 04/04/2022 | $11,396.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2022 | $11,396.00 | 03/30/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 023 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) J Building, Maintenance Area: On or about 9/21/2021, safety guards were not affixed to the Metabo Angle Grinder WP 850-115 and DeWalt Angle Grinder DWE402. NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.