OSHA Inspection: LINDAB, INC.

Issued

May 2, 2003

Abate by

May 29, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · 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 the hazards of amputations and fractures:
(a) Shop Area- The Verson Power Press Brake, Number B-510, had a foot
pedal used by
employees while bending metal. The foot pedal was not adequately covered
to prevent
unintended activation. Employees were exposed to amputation hazards from
the point of
operation.
Among other methods one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to include,
but not be limited to the following:
(1) Conform to the American National Standard Institute B11.3-2002,
section 6.11.3.1
Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the
requirements of
29 CFR 1903.19(d)

Issued

May 2, 2003

Abate by

Jun 4, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,225 Reduced

Issued

May 2, 2003

Abate by

May 21, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,750 · Current $1,225 Reduced