Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): 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 they were exposed to caught in hazards: a.) On or about January 28, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees operating equipment such as but not limited to the Powermatic 1200 20" Drill Press (SN 520V0257) were not wearing loose clothing that could be caught in the 9.25 inch deburring bit operating at a speed of 800-1,000 RPM. b.) On or about January 28, 2022, the employer did not ensure that employees deburring the bedside commode 707 frames that measured at approximately 24 inches long by 17 inches wide were not handling the parts without being placed over the table nor within a jig, but freehanding each part away from the table directly under the deburring bit running at a speed of 800-1,000 RPM. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to follow the recommendations for Powermatic operating instructions for the Model 1200 20" Drill Press for the year 1979 and 1984. Under drill press safety instructions, #4, located on page #3 regarding not wearing loose clothing. Under drill press safety instructions, #10, located on page #3 regarding never drill freehand.