OSHA Inspection: TAYLOR MADE CARPENTRY, INC.

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1560.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1): Each circular crosscut table 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:     (a) Location: 92 Laconia Street, Lexington MA, 02420     On or about 1/22/2015, employees were not protected from injuries when working with a table saw that had the guard removed while cutting wood.

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $1120.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.403(b)(2): Listed, labeled, or certified equipment was not installed and used in accordance with instructions included in the listing, labeling, or certification:      (a) Location: 92 Laconia Street, Lexington MA, 02420     On or about 1/22/2015, the instructions listed on the back of a re-locatable power tap were disregarded, where the power tap was used outdoors, instead of indoors and in dry locations, which is what the instructions stated.

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2015-03-31 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not used in continuous lengths without splice or tap:  (a) Location: 92 Laconia Street, Lexington MA, 02420   On or about 1/22/2015, employees were exposed to an improperly spliced and insulated electric cord providing power to the employers equipment trailer.

Issued

2015-02-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2800.00 · Current $1960.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.416(e)(1): Worn or frayed electric cords or cables were used:    (a) Location: 92 Laconia Street, Lexington MA, 02420     On or about 1/22/2015, employees were not protected from electrical hazards while working with a circular saw with a frayed power cord that was pulled out of the saw casing, and from using a kerosene forced air heater with a frayed power cord.