OSHA issued three repeat citations for alleged hazards associated with improperly guarded radial arm saws, radial arm saws extending past the table edge and a radial arm saw not returning to its starting position when the handle was released. Similar violations were cited in 2006 and 2007 at other company-owned plants. The serious violations allege hearing conservation, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical and hazard communication issues.
[Trussway Ltd., Orlando, FL. Release number 09-527-ATL (149), June 9, 2009]
800-ICW-SAFETY (800.429.7233)
SAFETYOnDemand@icwgroup.com



