OSHA Inspection: TRAWICK CONTRACTORS, INC.

Issued

1999-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-06-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3500.00 · Current $770.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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 employees
were exposed to the potential hazard of being struck-by the blade of a
reciprocating
saw (saws
all) when they operated the saw with one hand while holding the workpiece
with the other.  A
feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to: (1) Train
employees to thoroughly
understand the manufacturer's instructions to use two hands to operate the
reciprocating saw;
to use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece
to a stable platform;
and to place blade lightly against work and allow saw to obtain maximum
speed before applying
pressure; (2) evaluate employees' understanding of these procedures and
document the training;
(3) include a punitive element to the safety program and discipline
employees who fail to use
correct operating procedures; (4) provide method(s) for employees to clamp
work, when
necessary, on to stable platforms (such as a pipe vises to hold pvc for
cutting).

Issued

1999-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-06-11 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1050.00 · Current $330.00 Reduced

Issued

1999-06-04 00:00:00

Abate by

1999-06-11 00:00:00