Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 012 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4): All press welding machine operations, where there was a possibility of the operator's fingers being under the point of operation, were not effectively guarded by the use of a device such as an electronic eye safety circuit, two hand controls or protection similar to that prescribed for punch press operation, 1910.217. All chains, gears, operating bus linkage, and belts were not protected by adequate guards, in accordance with 1910.219 of this part. a. Tiffin Metal Products Co. located in Tiffin, Ohio: On or about March 6, 2015, the employer did not ensure the Taylor Winfield Corporation spot welder used in Building #2 fabrication department area was properly guarded exposing the employee's fingers to pinch point hazards created by the upper welding tip and the work piece.