OSHA Inspection: DDC LLC

Issued

2023-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $6250.00

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):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 struck-by and laceration hazards associated with kickback of a Stihl TS-420 cut-off saw during cutting operations:  a) On or about August 3, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that an employee was operating a Stihl TS 420 cut-off saw in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. An employee was cutting an eight inch ductile iron pipe that was not secured and/or supported to prevent the kerf from closing during the cut when a kickback and/or binding of the blade occurred, fatally injuring the employee.   b) On or about August 3, 2022, the employer failed to ensure that an employee was operating a Stihl TS 420 cut-off saw in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  An employee was cutting an eight inch ductile iron pipe with a cut-off saw that was equipped with a blade considered a "rescue blade" when a kickback and/or binding of the blade occurred, fatally injuring the employee.

Issued

2023-01-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2023-02-28 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6250.00 · Current $3750.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.21(b)(2):The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury:   a)  On or about August 3, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees were protected from hazards associated with operation of the Stihl TS-420 cut-off saw, in that employees were not instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe operating conditions and to operate the saw per the manufacturer's instructions. The employer did not provide training to employees addressing the manufacturer's instruction that pipes be supported and secured when being cut.   An employee using the cut-off saw to cut through an eight inch ductile iron pipe which had not been supported or stabilized was fatally injured as a result of the saw binding and subsequently kicking back.