OSHA Inspection: FOREST CITY FOAM PRODUCTS, INC.

Issued

Feb 4, 1988

Abate by

Feb 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were
free from recognized hazards that were causingor likely to cause death
or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to:
The hazards of severe lacerations, avulsions, fractures, and death
from high velocity flying machine parts while operating and/or
working near the Versa cutter Model 45W, which was run at rotational
speeds in excess of those established by the manufacturer, on which
2 of six knife clamping righ screws were missing, and on which the
employer had performed, or caused to be performed, welding of the
clamping ring without consulting with the manufacturer.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
1) Operate the Versa cutter only within the speed range specified by
the manufacturer, i.e.:  1,500 RPM maximum;
2) Repair or replace all broken, damaged, or worn parts with parts at
least equivalent to those supplied by the manufacturer; and
3) Consult with the manufacturer before effecting any modifications or
repairs that could adversely affect the safety of the operation.

Issued

Feb 4, 1988

Abate by

Feb 7, 1988

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $280