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Violation Detail

Standard Cited: 19100215 A02 Abrasive wheel machinery.

Inspection Nr: 1353924.015

Citation: 01008A

Citation Type: Serious

Abatement Date: 05/03/2019 2

Initial Penalty: $7,956.00

Current Penalty: $7,956.00

Issuance Date: 04/09/2019

Nr Instances: 1

Nr Exposed: 6

Related Event Code (REC):

Gravity: 5

Report ID: 0418800

Contest Date:

Final Order: 05/02/2019

Emphasis:

**Penalty and Failure to Abate Event History**
Type	Latest Event	Event Date	Penalty	Abatement Due Date	Citation Type	Failure to Abate Inspection
Penalty	Z: Issued	04/09/2019	$7,956.00	05/03/2019	Serious

Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 008A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2): Guard design. The safety guard shall cover the spindle end, nut, and flange projections. The safety guard shall be mounted so as to maintain proper alignment with the wheel, and the strength of the fastenings shall exceed the strength of the guard: On or about October 10, 2018, jobsite located at 3665 E Industrial Way, Riviera Beach, FL 33404, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when the employer did not ensure that the abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery in the Grinding area were provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, and flange projections.

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