OSHA Inspection: NICHOLS LONG & MOORE CONSTRUCTION CORP.

Issued

Apr 6, 2005

Abate by

Apr 14, 2005

Penalty

Initial $875 · Current $500 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 struck by and caught in hazards while working beside a
GOMACO C-450
Cylinder Finisher:
a) On or about 11/10/04, at the Route 62 in South Dayton, New York, an
employee was
struck-by and caught in between the wheels and guide rail of a GOMACO C-450
Cylinder Finisher, serial number MC-16860-08, when it unexpectedly moved.
AMONG OTHER METHODS, ONE FEASIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE METHOD TO
CORRECT THIS CONDITION IS:
1) Be certain that the area around the machine is clear before moving.
2) Keep hands and feet free of moving parts.
3) Utilize available features, such as front and rear rail wipers, to
guard
nip points.
ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIREDATION