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 severe lacerations: (a) Outside Lab Area: On or about February 8, 2005, an emergency stop button was not located at the operator's station on the Pendraulik mixer. (b) Outside Lab Area: On or about February 8, 2005, the on/off switch for the Pendraulik mixer was not so located that the operator could cut off power to the machine without leaving his/her position at the point of operation. (c) Outside Lab Area: On or about February 8, 2005, employees were not trained to safely operate the Pendraulik mixer in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Among other methods one feasible and acceptable means to correct the hazard is to install an emergency stop push button and the on/off switch to this mixer that is within the reach of the operator while stationed at the point of operation. Also, to train the employees in the safe operation of the mixer in accordance with the machine's owners/operators manual.