Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: a) Mercury Aircraft Inc., 8126 County Route 88, Hammondsport, New York, 14840, Tool Room. On or about 8/25/2025, an employee was required to operate the Buffalo drill press, marked 441, without guards to cover the serrated chuck and tooling. a) Mercury Aircraft Inc., 8126 County Route 88, Hammondsport, New York, 14840, Tool Room. On or about 8/25/2025, an employee was required to operate the Buffalo drill press, marked 442, without guards to cover the serrated chuck and tooling. Abatement certification is required.