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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100243 C03 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 619418.015
Citation: 01012
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $4,400.00
Current Penalty: $7,000.00
Issuance Date: 03/04/2013
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 27
Abatement Date: 12/31/2014
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date: 03/13/2013
Final Order: 08/15/2014
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | F: Formal Settlement | 08/15/2014 | $7,000.00 | 12/31/2014 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 11/26/2013 | $4,400.00 | 03/28/2013 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/04/2013 | $4,400.00 | 03/28/2013 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3): Vertical portable grinders. Safety guards used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable grinders shall have a maximum exposure angle of 180 deg., and the guard shall be so located so as to be between the operator and the wheel during use. Adjustment of guard shall be such that pieces of an accidentally broken wheel will be deflected away from the operator: a. At the north casting line, there was a 7 inch portable DeWalt grinder that was used to remove slag and weld splatter that did not have a guard installed around its abrasive wheel, thereby exposing the employees to laceration hazards. b. Located on the south casting line, there was a 4-1/2 inch portable DeWalt grinder that was used to remove slag and weld splatter at the Taylor Winfield Butt Welder that did not have a guard installed around its cutting wheel, thereby exposing the employees to laceration hazards.