OSHA Inspection: DAVID R HARDWOOD FLOOR

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-01-29 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(i)(1): Each circular hand-fed rip saw was not guarded by a hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw blade above the table and that portion of the saw above the material being cut:    1) 315 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA - The employees were operating a DeWalt portable table saw, Model # DW 745, Serial #201211-CT142365, which was without a hood to completely enclose the portion of the saw blade above the table thus exposing the employees to an amputation hazard. This violation was observed on or about November 14, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1020.00 · Current $640.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6): The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    a) 315 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA - The employees were using a 100 foot extension cord which was missing a grounding pin, thus exposing the employees to a shock hazard.This violation was observed on or about November 14, 2013.    No abatement certification or documentation required.

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1): The employer did not initiate and maintain an accident prevention program as may be necessary to comply with the General safety and health provisions covered in 29 CFR 1926.20:    a) 315 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA - The employer did not maintain a safety/health program, thus exposing the employees to workplace hazards. This violation was observed on or about November 14, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.

Issued

2014-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2014-03-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer did not instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his/her environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:    a) 315 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA - Employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations to their work environment to control or eliminate hazards. This violation was observed on or about November 14, 2013.    Abatement certification required within 10 days after abatement date. The certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, date and method of abatement, and states employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.