OSHA Inspection: WCCO BELTING

Issued

2011-07-14 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-08-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2066.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by rotating parts:    (a) Employees were exposed to an unguarded chuck on a Delta 16.5-inch drill press at 1998 Ninth Street North in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2011-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2066.00 · Current $1446.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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:    (a) Employees were working with a grinder work rest that had an opening greater than 1/8-inch at 1998 Ninth Street in Wahpeton, North Dakota.

Issued

2011-07-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):  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) An employee was working with an opening at the top of the grinder that exceeded 1/4-inch at 1998 Ninth Street North In Wahpeton, North Dakota.