OSHA Inspection: SIMCO INTERIORS, INC.

Issued

2012-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $2310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(a):  Hand tool(s), power tool(s) or similar equipment were not maintained in a safe condition:    On or about July 23, 2012:    An employee was exposed to the follwing hazards while operating a Dewalt 14 inch chop saw that was not maintained in a safe condition.    a) Saw was missing guard exposing employee to struck by hazards while cutting metal stud material.    b) Saw's cord had bare conductors showing in which cord was laying close to metal stud material.    c) Saw was missing grounding pin to maintain contniuos grounding path.

Issued

2012-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1):  Power operated tool(s), designed to accommodate guards, were not equipped with such guards when in use:    On or about July 23, 2012:    An employee was exposed to struck by hazards while operating a Dewalt 14-inch Chop Saw that was missing the guard it was designed to accommodate.

Issued

2012-08-23 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-09-14 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4620.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, or enclosures was not permanent and continuous:    On or about July 23, 2012:    An employee was exposed to electrical shock while using a Dewalt 14-inch chop saw, to cut metal stud material that was missing a grounding pin.