OSHA Inspection: P & E WOODWORKING INC.

Issued

Mar 24, 1989

Abate by

Mar 28, 1989

Penalty

Initial $300 · Current $300

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:
a) On or about October 11, 1988 and at times prior to, employees at
P & E Woodworking, Inc. were required to operate a finger jointer
which had been malfunctioning for at least a week. The finger jointer
had not been removed from service nor had operators been warned that
it might cycle unexpectedly. Employees were exposed to possible
amputation of fingers.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is to:
Install an air dryer in the pneumetic system to prevent water from
collecting in cylinders and valves, and develop procedures for all
equipment operators so that new operators, (or at shift changes) are
advised of possible malfunctions.

Issued

Mar 24, 1989

Abate by

Apr 27, 1989