OSHA Inspection: DOULOS FLOORING INC.

Issued

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1989.00 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:Note:  See paragraph (i)(1) of this section for additional requirements for hand-fed ripsaws.  On or about March 13, 2019, employees were performing rip cuts on table saws that had no hood guarding.

Issued

2019-04-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-05-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2842.00 · Current $1989.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.502(d)(15): Anchorage used for attachment for personal fall arrest equipment was not capable of supporting at least 5,000 pounds (22.2 kN) per employee attached nor was it designed, installed and used as follows: As part of a complete personal fall arrest system which maintains a safety factor of at least two; and under the supervision of a qualified person.  On or about March 13, 2019, employees performing removal of hotel atrium railings at a height greater than six feet were doing so with the fall protection system attached to anchorage (door hinges) that was not designed as a fall arrest anchor point.