OSHA Inspection: ROBERT C. WEISHEIT CO., INC.

Issued

Nov 13, 2003

Abate by

Dec 10, 2003

Penalty

Initial $750 · Current $373 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 rotating blade:
a)Main Shop Area-The Grob Inc.Verrtical Bandsaw Type NS24, was not
equipped with a
magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by American National
Standards Institute
(ANSI) B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that in the event of an interruption
in the electrical supply
such a device would prevent the saw from restarting automatically when
power is restored.
b)Main Shop Area-The Rusch Horizontial Bandsaw Serial# HBS250, was not
equipped with a
magnetic restarter or similar device, as prescribed by American National
Standards Institute
(ANSI) B11.10-1990, Section 5.2.3.4, that bin the event of an interruption
in
the electrical
supply such a device would prevent the saw from restarting automatically
when power is
restored.
In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required
for this violation
(using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in
addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be
included with
your certification. This documentation may include, but is not limited to,
evidence of the
purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of
abatement, or other
written records.

Issued

Nov 13, 2003

Abate by

Dec 10, 2003

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $425 Reduced

Issued

Nov 6, 2003

Abate by

Dec 4, 2003

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $210 Reduced