OSHA Inspection: BUCHHEIT OF SPARTA, INC.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5628.00 · Current $4502.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.213(h)(1): The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock and remained in contact with the stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed:  On or about November 28, 2025, the automatically adjusting blade guard, on the DeWalt DWS780 Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw, was damaged and stuck in an elevated position.  The guard did not automatically adjust, remain in contact with the stock being cut or guard the full diameter of the lower exposed portion of the 12 inch saw blade.

Issued

2026-01-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2026-02-19 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4502.00 · Current $3602.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.1030(c)(1)(i):The employer having employee(s) with occupational exposure did not establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure:  On or about November 20, 2025,  a manager was exposed to blood or other possible infectious material,  and the employer had not established an Exposure Control Plan to eliminate or minimize employee exposures.