OSHA Inspection: STAMPER LOGGING

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $240 · Current $150 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: 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
possible crushing injuries due to uncertified ROPS repair:
a) Evans Sale, Dempsey Creek - on January 9, 1990 and at times prior
thereto, the Rollover protection canopy on the case 1150B skidder
was repaired by welding on the support beams without recertifying
the canopy.
Among other methods, one feasible and accepable abatement method to
correct this hazard is:
Have manufacturer recertify canopy or replace with unaltered canopy.

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $120 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
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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 lack of emergency communications:
a) Evans Sales, Dempsey Creek - on January 9, 1990 and at time prior
thereto, emergency communications were not available in the event
of an accident.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method to
correct this hazard is:
Install a two-way radio in the job pickup or other vehicle if
necessary.

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $160 · Current $100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The
employer did not furnish employment and a place fo 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
being struck by logs while loading:
a) Evans Sale, Dempsey Creek - On or about January 9, 1990 and at times
prior thereto, employees bucking on landings were in close proximity
to loading operations. Serco loader was damaged with rear window
replaced by cardboard, restricting vision of loader operator.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable a safe distance from
correct this hazard is:
1) Require employees to maintain a safe distance from loading and
skidding operations.
2) Repair rear cab window on Serco loader.
3) Implement formal written job training and accident prevention program
to include:
a) Orientation of new employees.
b) Monthly safety meetings.
c) Frequent visual observation of work practices.

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 26, 1990

Penalty

Initial $160 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 20, 1990

Penalty

Initial $280 · Current $100 Reduced

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Mar 13, 1990

Penalty

Initial $100 · Current $50 Reduced

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Mar 13, 1990

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Mar 13, 1990

Issued

Feb 12, 1990

Abate by

Feb 20, 1990