OSHA Inspection: SOMETHING FISHY INC

Issued

Mar 18, 2005

Abate by

Mar 25, 2005

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $750 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 amputation hazards while cutting short lengths of
unsecured pipes, using a
Ridgid miter saw with an incompatible DeWalt chop saw metal cutting wheel.
Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods are as
follows:
1.  Use only 10" saw blade which meets the requirements of Ridgid's
recommended accessories
in the owner's manual;
2.  Always secure small lengths of stock when cutting with this saw.

Issued

Mar 18, 2005

Abate by

Apr 6, 2005