OSHA Inspection: ABCO PEERLESS SPRINKLER CORP.

Issued

Mar 7, 2006

Abate by

Mar 17, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,250 · Current $1,250

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 being caught by rotating machine parts:
a) Equitable Bldg 50th floor:
On or about February 10, 2006.
Employees who were performing pipe threading were exposed to
contacting and being caught by the rotating parts of a cord and
plug connected Ridgid model 300 Pipe Threading Machine which
had no foot switch. Employees caught by the rotating parts may be
unable to reach the control switch that was located on the machine
body in order to stop the machine before serious injury or death
occurs.
b) Equitable Bldg 12th floor near the bottom of the stairs:
On or about February 17, 2006.
Employees who were performing pipe threading were exposed to
contacting and being caught by the rotating parts of a cord and
plug connected Ridgid model 300 Pipe Threading Machine which
had no foot switch. Employees caught by the rotating parts may be
unable to reach the control switch that was located on the machine
body in order to stop the machine before serious injury or death
occurs.
ABATEMENT NOTE Among others, a feasible method to eliminate or to
materially reduce this
hazard is to use a foot switch.
NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION
FOR THIS ITEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

Mar 7, 2006

Abate by

Mar 17, 2006

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $1,000