OSHA Inspection: ALL WOOD WORKS INC

Issued

Oct 1, 2008

Abate by

Oct 20, 2008

Penalty

Initial $375 · Current $375

General-duty citation text

HAR 12-60-2(a)(3) was violated because:
The employer did not have effective work practices that eliminated
exposure to employees
from wide-belt sander kickback hazards.  One employee was fatally injured
from a wood
beam that was kicked back from a CEMCO wide-belt sander that was being
used for sanding
operations.
12-60-2(a)(3) states "Every employer shall provide safe work places and
practices by
elimination or reduction of existing or potential hazards.  Elimination of
existing or potential
hazards by design, process substitution, or other appropriate methods is
preferred because it
eliminates the need for further employee protection.  When elimination is
not feasible,
reduction of existing or potential hazards to acceptable levels, using
methods such as
engineering or administrative controls, isolation, or guarding, shall be
promptly used.  When
these methods are inadequate to reach acceptable levels, personal
protective
equipment shall
be provided and used."
Abatement Note:   Abatement documentation, such as written, videographic
or photographic
evidence of abatement is required.
Location:  Establishment