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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1644865.015
Citation: 01018
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/31/2023
Initial Penalty: $3,572.00
Current Penalty: $3,572.00
Issuance Date: 07/10/2023
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0728500
Contest Date: 07/24/2023
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | C: Contested | 07/24/2023 | $3,572.00 | 07/31/2023 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/10/2023 | $3,572.00 | 07/31/2023 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 018 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: On or about January 11, 2023, and thereafter, employees engaged in sawmill activities at the worksite located at 33643 MO-6 Brashear, Missouri 63533 were exposed to struck-by hazards in that the employer did not ensure employees using a handheld grinder to conduct grinding and cutting work in the chipper room were adequately protected by utilizing a guard with the equipment.