Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS

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 amputation hazards created by a lack of training: (a) On or about 09/30/04 an employee suffered an amputation injury while operating the Chicago press brake in the prototype room. (b) On or about 10/02/04 an employee suffered an amputation injury while operating the DR assembly machine in the aluminum vacuum brake division. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to correct this hazard is to establish an employee training program that ensures that all employees, both new hires and current employees, receive the training necessary to ensure that employees understand the workings of the machines and equipment they are operating in every department, safety devices on the machines and equipment designed to protect the employees, and the potential hazards posed by the machines and equipment the employees are operating. Abatement Note: Abatement certification and documentation are required for this item (see enclosed "Sample Abatement Certification Letter").tion