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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 A04 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 994154.015
Citation: 02002A
Citation Type: Repeat
Abatement Date: 01/29/2015 2
Initial Penalty: $7,200.00
Current Penalty: $3,600.00
Issuance Date: 01/21/2015
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0418600
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/10/2015
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/10/2015 | $3,600.00 | 01/29/2015 | Repeat | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/21/2015 | $7,200.00 | 01/29/2015 | Repeat |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 002A Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work: a) 4230 Mobile Highway (Plant 1), maintenance area; On or about September 3, 2014 and at times prior thereto the employer exposed employees to struck-by hazards in that employees were allowed to operate a bench grinder with one missing work rest and one work rest adjusted greater than 1/8" from the grinding wheel. United Plastic Recycling, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA inspection number 944149, citation number 1, item number 3/a and was affirmed as a final order on March 10, 2014, with respect to a workplace located at 4290 Alatex Road, Montgomery AL.