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 a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to struck-by hazards: a. On or about February 01, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that an anti-repeat feature was used on a Cincinnati 2510 mechanical sheer used in a single stroke operation. When employees used the sheer to cut steel plate using a single stroke the sheer cycled repeatedly when the foot control was pressed. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards. b. On or about February 01, 2012, the employer failed to ensure that the foot control on a Cincinnati 2510 mechanical sheer was protected to prevent unintended actuation. This condition exposed employees to struck-by hazards. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow the requirements found in the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B11.4 2003 edition, Safety Requirements for Shears. Section 6.3.3.1 requires: "When mechanical and hydraulic shears are used in single-stroke operations, they shall incorporate an anti-repeat feature." Section 6.3.3.3 requires: "Foot operated controls, if provided, shall be protected to prevent actuation from falling or moving objects, or from unintended actuation by unintended stepping onto the foot control."