OSHA Inspection: WEATHERINGTON SIDING

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(g)(1):     The upper hood shall completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that will include the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and will defect sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade shall be guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.    An employee operating the Craftsman 10" radial arm saw was expsoed to amputation hazards because the saw was not equipped with a lower blade guard.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1):     The employer did not initiate and maintain accident prevention programs as necessary to comply with this part:    Employees cutting siding were exposed to amputation hazards because the saw was not equipped with a lower blade guard and the employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2):     The employer did not provide frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by a competent person:    Employees cutting siding were exposed to amputation hazards because the saw was not equipped with a lower blade guard and a competent person had not performed frequent and regular safety inspections of the construction site to identify and eliminate the hazards.

Issued

Jun 8, 2012

Abate by

Jun 15, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.102(a)(2):     Eye and face protective equipment being worn by the employees did not meet the requirements specified in American National Standards Institute, Z 87.1-1968, Practice for Occupational and Educational Eye and Face Protection:    An employee was exposed to eye injuries while using a Craftsmen Radial Saw to cut pieces of siding and the employee wore sunglasses which did not meet the requirements of Z 87.1-1968.