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Standard Cited: 19100243 C01 Guarding of portable powered tools.
Inspection Nr: 1007120.015
Citation: 01009
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 05/23/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $4,200.00
Current Penalty: $2,520.00
Issuance Date: 05/05/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0522500
Contest Date:
Final Order: 05/27/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 05/27/2015 | $2,520.00 | 05/23/2015 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 05/05/2015 | $4,200.00 | 05/23/2015 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 009 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1): General requirements. Abrasive wheels shall be used only on machine provided with safety guards as defined in paragraph (c) (1) through (4) of this section. a. On or about November 6, 2014, located in the Quonset hut, an employee was grinding with a 4-1/2 inch Dewalt angle grinder, model number D28402, serial number 141784, that did not have a guard installed over its grinding wheel, thereby exposing the employee to a struck-by hazard if the grinding wheel were to explode.