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

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): The mention of specific machines in paragraphs (a) thru (q) and this paragraph (r) of this section, inclusive, is not intended to exclude other woodworking machines from the requirement that suitable guards and exhaust hoods be provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of such machines. a. On or about October 17, 2019, and at times thereto, employees operated an Omga FP 4000 upcut saw to cut wood material in the S4S Department. The saw did not have proper guarding to prevent employee exposure to the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to an amputation hazard. b. On or about October 17, 2019, and at times thereto, employees operated a Whirlwind upcut saw to cut wood material in the Door Department. The saw did not have proper guarding to prevent employee exposure to the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to an amputation hazard. c. On or about October 17, 2019, and at times thereto, employees operated a Whirlwind upcut saw to cut wood material in the Drawer Box Department. The saw did not have proper guarding to prevent employee exposure to the point of operation, thereby exposing employees to an amputation hazard.