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

29 CFR 1926.304(f): Section 4.1.2(c) American National Standards Institute 01.1-1961, Safety Code for Woodworking Machinery as adopted by 29 CFR 1926.304(f): Circular hand-fed rip saws did not have non-kickback fingers on dogs so located as to oppose the thrust or tendency of the saw blade to pick up the material or throw it back toward the operator; and designed to provide holding power for all the thicknesses of material being cut. (a) Worksite, west side of residential home, yard - An employee ripped and cut composite, wood-like trim materials with the DeWalt 10" table saw, Model # DW745 / Serial # 2011 37-CT1Z1235, which did not have non-kickback fingers on dogs to prevent materials from being picked up and thrown back toward the operator, or about July 12, 2013. Note: The employer is required to submit abatement certification for this violation in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.