OSHA Inspection: PRECISION ROLL GRINDERS

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2295.00 · Current $1377.00 Reduced

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)  The production area:  The Balder bench grinder had an opening of approximately 1 inch between the abrasive wheel and the safety guard, exposing employees to exploding wheel.

Issued

2015-01-16 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-02-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) North crane: The sheathing on the cable for the pendent station was damaged, exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.