OSHA Hazard Information Bulletins
June 16, 1989
| MEMORANDUM FOR REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS |
| THRU: |
LEO CAREY
Director
Office of Field Programs |
| FROM: |
EDWARD BAIER
Director
Directorate of Technical Support |
| SUBJECT: |
Safety Hazard Information Bulletin on Table Saws |
The Dallas Regional Office has brought to our attention a potentially
serious hazard existing with the use of certain Sears and Roebuck Craftsman
brand table saws.
Sears states that the blade guards on Craftsman 8-inch table saw models
113.221610, 113.221611 and 113.221640 and 9-inch models 113.241730 and
113.241740 can drop unexpectedly on the spinning saw blades, causing the
guard hinges to break. This can happen even though the blade guard assembly
appears to be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1). The final
result can be user injury if a user is struck by a thrown guard.
Sears advises owners to discontinue use of the affected replacement guard.
Please distribute this bulletin to all Area Offices, State Plan States and
Consultation Projects.
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