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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1417330.015
Citation: 01003
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/31/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $2,273.00
Current Penalty: $1,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/04/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 7
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 1
Report ID: 0729300
Contest Date: 01/09/2020
Final Order: 04/29/2020
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | J: ALJ Decision | 04/29/2020 | $1,000.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | C: Contested | 01/15/2020 | $2,273.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/04/2019 | $2,273.00 | 12/31/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch: 7605 St. Charles Rock Road, Belnor, Maintenance Shop: Employer is exposing employees to hazardous conditions involving pinch points. The employees are permitted to operate a bench grinder in a defective condition exposing the employees to pinch point hazards. A week prior to 07/23/2019 employees used a bench grinder (STS Model-IDS 450) which was available for use at the time of inspection. The work rest of the bench grinder extended 5/8 inch from the stone wheel exposing employees to in-going pinch point.