OSHA Inspection: AIRWAY SHEET METAL CO. INC.

Issued

Mar 8, 1999

Abate by

Mar 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100

General-duty citation text

40.1-51.1(a) of the Code of Virginia:  The employer did not furnish
employment
and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were
causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in
that
a Black & Decker Model 6820 Automotive Series bench grinder, mounted on a
pedestal in the center of the Production Area, equipped with one 8"x1"
abrasive
wheel and one 4"x1" abrasive wheel, had the smaller wheel either so
mounted or
so worn that it ran at least one-fourth inch out of round, exposing them
to the
hazard of being struck by wheel fragments in case the out-of-balance wheel
should
disintegrate.  Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement
method
to correct this hazard is to remove the out-of round, out-of-balance wheel
from
service as is called for by Section 9.8 of ANSI B7.1-1988, American
National
Standard Safety requirements for the use, care and protection of abrasive
wheels.e

Issued

Mar 8, 1999

Abate by

Apr 12, 1999

Penalty

Initial $1,100 · Current $1,100