OSHA Inspection: S.N. TANNOR INC.

Issued

Apr 23, 1993

Abate by

Apr 28, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,125 · Current $350 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 causing or likely to cause death or
serious
physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to contact with
rotating parts:
(a) On or about 2/19/93, Operators House Boiler Room
Employees operating a portable electric Rigid 300 pipe threader which was
activated by a toggle switch which would not automatically shut the
machine
off.
*ABATEMENT NOTE: Among other methods, one feasible method to reduce this
hazard is to establish and enforce safe operating procedures. Procedures
such
as those stipulated in American National for portable pipe threading
machines
(ANSI B208-1 1982).  Elements essential to an acceptable safe operating
procedure, include at a minimum;
1 - Installation of a momentary contact device (pressure activated foot
pedal)
to control power input to the machine.  This device would automatically
stop
the machine and its rotating if the operators foot was removed from the
pedal.
2 - Provide training and education to the machine operators concerning all
appropriate procedures for safe operation and use of this type of
machinery.