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

Section 5(a)1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees 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: On or about 11/16/2010, at Pelican Wire Co., Naples, FL. a. At the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to caught by and struck by hazards while working with a lathe (Birmingham, Model CT-144G) that lacked a provision to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power. b. At the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to caught by and struck by hazards while working with a milling machine (Bridgeport, Model 8F) that lacked a provision to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power. c. At the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to caught by and struck by hazards while working with a milling machine (Ultima, Property #111003) that lacked a provision to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power. d. At the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to caught by and struck by hazards while working with a drill press (Walker-Turner, Serial #111017) that lacked a provision to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power. e. At the maintenance department, an employee was exposed to caught by and struck by hazards while working with a lathe (Enco, Model 111-1450) that lacked a provision to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power. Among the feasible and useful methods to correct the hazard is installing a magnetic switch to prevent automatic restart upon restoration of power after a power failure. Note:Certification of abatement must be submitted for this citation item.ion