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 employees were exposed to the hazards associated with being caught in rotating parts. Address: 74 Walter Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801. On or about 02/19/2024. An employee was using a Ridgid 300 Pipe Threader machine. The pipe threader did not have a foot pedal or other momentary contact device to control the power. Employee's clothing became tangled in the rotating parts causing life threatening injuries to the employee. Note: The employer is required to submit an abatement certification for this in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19.