Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i): The employer did not establish a die setting procedure for mechanical power press(es) that would ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.217(c): or in the alternative; Section 5(a)(1) of the OSHA 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 to struck-by hazards: a) Bay #1, Mechanical Press 43: On 09/17/2018, employees were exposed to struck-by hazards while repositioning the die set on the Niagra Mechanical Power Press P-43, in that the bolt/clamps were not all attached and checked prior to raising the die assembly.