Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 992186.015
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 02/25/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,500.00
Current Penalty: $2,250.00
Issuance Date: 02/05/2015
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0626600
Contest Date: 02/24/2015
Final Order: 11/27/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | R: Review Commission | 11/27/2015 | $2,250.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 02/25/2015 | $4,500.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 02/05/2015 | $4,500.00 | 02/25/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4): The employer does not ensure that abrasive wheel(s) that were used on portable grinder(s) were provided with safety guard(s). a. This violation was observed on or about August 21, 2014, in the plasma cutting area, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a Milwaukee angle grinder that was not guarded. b. This violation was observed on or about August 21, 2014, in the weld shop area, where employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when operating a DeWalt angle grinder that was not guarded. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard, including describing the steps that it is taking to ensure that safety guards are installed on portable grinding equipment using abrasive wheels.
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