Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1608877.015
Citation: 01001A
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 08/14/2023
Initial Penalty: $8,287.00
Current Penalty: $4,500.00
Issuance Date: 10/20/2022
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 8
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0134000
Contest Date: 11/14/2022
Final Order: 10/02/2023
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 10/02/2023 | $4,500.00 | 08/14/2023 | Other | |
Penalty | C: Contested | 11/15/2022 | $8,287.00 | 12/08/2022 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 10/20/2022 | $8,287.00 | 12/08/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: (a) Location - Academic Center Basement: On or about, July 18, 2022, employees were exposed to caught-in hazards while performing grinding and polishing operations on the bench grinder who work rest guard was adjusted greater than 1/8" away from the wheel.