OSHA Inspection: RES INSTALLATIONS LLC

Issued

2018-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

General-duty citation text

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.  a. Located at 2450 Olentangy Road in Columbus, Ohio: On or about November 20, 2018, an employee was hand feeding a piece of aluminum modular wall door trim into a portable DeWALT, Model DWM120, electric band saw. The saw was hung vertically from the rung of a four foot fiberglass step ladder. The adjustable handle of the saw was clamped to the rung of the ladder with an IRWIN quick-grip clamp and the trigger was clamped in the ON position. The saw was not used as intended by the manufacturer and exposed the employee to the hazard of contacting the moving cutting blade.

Issued

2018-12-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2019-01-04 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3880.00 · Current $3880.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2): The employer shall instruct each employee in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to his work environment to control or eliminate any hazards or other exposure to illness or injury.  a. Located at 2450 Olentangy Road in Columbus, Ohio: On or about November 20, 2018, and at times thereto, employees were operating a portable DeWALT, Model DWM120, electric band saw vertically mounted to a ladder. The employer did not ensure that employees were trained on the safe use of the saw prior to permitting the employees to operate the saw.