OSHA Inspection: TRICON ENTERPRISES INC.

Issued

Dec 20, 2005

Abate by

Dec 23, 2005

Penalty

Initial $900 · Current $900

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 being cut by the blade of the hand
held portable
cutting-off machine.
a).On or about 08/31/05 - at 28-11 QueensPlaza North LIC
An employee was cutting a member of the supporting system at the bottom of
the trench
using a portable cut off saw improperly when the saw kicked back injuring
employee.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard
is to:
Develop and implement a training program specifically addressing safe
operating procedures
for hand held portable cutting-off machine, as stipulated in the
manufacturer's manual. The
employer must ensure that these procedures are followed.
WRITTEN ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS NOT REQUIRED.TION

Issued

Dec 20, 2005

Abate by

Dec 23, 2005

Penalty

Initial $225 · Current $225