Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 189999.015
Citation: 01006B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 07/24/2012 2
Initial Penalty: $3,080.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 07/02/2012
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 07/23/2012
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 07/23/2012 | $0.00 | 07/24/2012 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 07/02/2012 | $3,080.00 | 07/24/2012 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Exposure adjustment. Safety guards of the types described in Subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, where the operator stands in front of the opening, shall be constructed so that the peripheral protecting member can be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel. The maximum angular exposure above the horizontal plane of the wheel spindle as specified in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section shall never be exceeded, and the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable tongue or the end of the peripheral member at the top shall never exceed one-fourth inch. (See Figures O-18, O-19, O-20, O-21, O-22, and O-23.): (a) There were no adjustable upper peripheral guards on the left or right side abrasive wheels on the Dayton Pedestal Grinder, leaving a gap of 2 inches between the left side abrasive wheel and the guard and a gap of 1-3/4 inches between the right side abrasive wheel and the guard.