OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Dec 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $625 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 the hazard of contact with a moving saw blade:
a) Terminal #3 - The Rollin band saw in the facility maintenance shop was
not equipped with
a magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by the American
National Standards for
Metal Cutting Saws, ANSI B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event
of an interruption
in the electrical supply would prevent the saw from restarting
automatically when power is
restored.
A feasible means of abatement would be to provide a magnetic restarter or
similar device as
required by ANSI B11.10-1990.
b) Terminal #3 - The Rollin band saw in the facility maintenance shop was
equipped
with an
unprotected toggle-type motor starter switch instead of a starter that was
located, designed,
constructed, interlocked, or guarded to protect against unintended
operation, as prescribed by
the American National Standards for Metal Cutting Saws, ANSI B11.10-1990,
Section 5.2.3.1.
A feasible means of abatement would be to provide a motor starter switch
that meets the
requirements of ANSI B11.10-1990.
Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29
CFR 1903.19(c).

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Dec 9, 2002

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Dec 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Jan 27, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Dec 9, 2002

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $625 Reduced

Issued

Apr 12, 2002

Abate by

Dec 9, 2002