OSHA Inspection: PILOT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Issued

Jun 26, 1998

Abate by

Jul 23, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $1,225 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
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 crushing/amputation hazard:
a) Plant Area:
Employer did not ensure by adequate supervision that correct
operating/cleaning procedures were
being followed thereby exposing employee(s) to a crushing/amputation
hazard.
Violation occurred on 2/23/98
"Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is
to secure cleaning tools and train and supervise employee(s) in accordance
with ANSI Standard
B11.3-1973 - Safety requirements for the construction, care, and use of
power press brakes,
Section 6.1.7"n

Issued

Jun 26, 1998

Abate by

Aug 13, 1998

Penalty

Initial $2,450 · Current $1,225 Reduced