OSHA Inspection: WECOM, INC.

Issued

Aug 18, 2010

Abate by

Sep 13, 2010

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,875 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 an amputation hazard.
a) 20 Warrick Ave., Glassboro, NJ 08028 -
The employer did not fully develop and implement a safe distance program
for the protection
of press brake operators. Operators were not required to maintain a
minimum four inch distance
between their hands and the die of the machine. On or about 07/29/2010.
NOTE: One feasible abatement method would be to develop and implement a
safe distance
program that complies with the requirements of ANSI B11.3-1982 and OSHA
Directive CPL
2-1.25.
NOTE:  IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS
REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM.  FAILURE
TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.