Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 123161754
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 12/27/2005 X
Initial Penalty: $5,000.00
Current Penalty: $3,000.00
Issuance Date: 12/19/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC): R
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0111500
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 01/04/2006 | $3,000.00 | 12/27/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 12/19/2005 | $5,000.00 | 12/27/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health 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 the employees were exposed to the hazard of severe cuts or amputation of fingers: Q.C. Department: The work station of the DeWalt 12-inch Compound Miter Saw, Model DW 705, was inappropriate, causing the operator's hands to be in an awkward position by "crossing" the left hand under the right hand to hold the pieces being cut. On or about October 14, 2005, an operator of the saw sustained amputation to the fourth and fifth fingers of the left hand while cutting carbon filter tubes using the "method" described above. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct the hazard is to: 1. Re-design the work station by relocating the "stop-block" to the "right" side of the cutting head of the saw or Relocating the "handle" of the saw to the opposite side from the cutting head so that the operators do not have to "cross" their hands. 2. Install "clamping device(s)" to hold the pieces and "two-hand control device(s)" to activate the saw. 3. Train and instruct the operators in the safe methods of operating the saw. 4. Utilize other engineering feasibility and technology.
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