OSHA Inspection: ARCHON CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,759 · Current $9,759

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 the hazard of being struck-by cut-off machinery and/or other objects:    a) On or about April 5, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of contacting a rotating cutting blade, being struck-by thrown objects, and/or reactive forces, including kickback, where a carbide-tipped wood-cutting circular saw blade was provided and used with a Stihl TS 420 cut-off machine.    b) On or about April 5, 2017, employees were exposed to the hazard of contacting a rotating cutting blade, being struck-by thrown objects, and/or reactive forces, including kickback, where a Stihl TS 420 cut-off machine was provided and used to cut wood products.      Among other methods, feasible and acceptable means of abatement would include ensuring the use of only Stihl-branded diamond and composite abrasive wheels as prescribed in the instruction manual for Stihl TS 420 cut-off machines.  Additionally, as prescribed by the manufacturer, ensure the Stihl TS420 cut-off machine is never used to cut wood products.      No abatement certification or documentation required for this violation.

Issued

Apr 6, 2017

Abate by

May 2, 2017

Penalty

Initial $9,759 · Current $0 Reduced

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) On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not instruct or provide instruction to employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or minimize the hazards associated with operating a cut-off machine (Stihl TS420) with a carbide tipped blade.    b) On or about April 5, 2017, the employer did not instruct or provide instruction to employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to their work environment to control or minimize the hazards associated with operating a cut-off machine (Stihl TS420) to cut wood products.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence of abatement, or other written records.