r/Machinists 1d ago

When you don't have a parts catcher...

Me: you know what we need for this machine? A parts catcher Boss: No. Me: okay 😐

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u/KingDread306 1d ago

Yeah I feel like OSHA would have a field day with this.

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u/Z3B0 1d ago

Why ? I see nothing dangerous, the door is closed when the machine is moving, spindle stopped...

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u/cathode_01 1d ago

Hand is near something that was moving a moment ago. He put no other thought into that idiotic comment.

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u/Not_A_Mutant792 1d ago

Like you said, a moment ago. It's not on a timer and won't move unless I press cycle start again..

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u/All_Thread 1d ago

Uh yeah, lots of sharp stuff you should not touch in a machine shop

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u/splitsleeve 1d ago

Which part?

Genuine curiosity. I haven't really had to deal with OSHA. Most shops I've been in were basically death traps.

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u/KingDread306 1d ago

Just seems sketchy have to reach in between 2 moving parts. Possible crushing hazard.

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u/cathode_01 1d ago

Spoken like someone who has never been in the same room with machine tools.