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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100215 B09 Abrasive wheel machinery.
Inspection Nr: 1542164.015
Citation: 02025B
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: Abatement Completed
Initial Penalty: $0.00
Current Penalty: $0.00
Issuance Date: 01/06/2022
Nr Instances: 2
Nr Exposed: 3
Abatement Date: 08/01/2022
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0112000
Contest Date:
Final Order: 02/11/2022
Related Event Code (REC):
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | P: Petition to Mod Abatement | 07/05/2022 | $0.00 | 08/01/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 02/11/2022 | $0.00 | 02/24/2022 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 01/06/2022 | $0.00 | 02/24/2022 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 02 Item/Group: 025B Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): Guard for abrasive wheel machine where the operator stands in front of the machine was not constructed so that the peripheral protecting member could be adjusted to the constantly decreasing diameter of the wheel or the distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch: A. Old Pill Room: On, or about, July 28, 2021, the Central Machinery bench grinder was not provided with proper tongue guards. The tongue guard provided on the right side was adjusted too far from the wheel and a tongue guard was not provided on the left side. B. Tool and Die Department: On, or about, August 27, 2021, the Wilton bench grinder was not provided with properly adjusted tongue guards. The tongue guards on both sides of the grinder were adjusted too far from the abrasive wheel.