OSHA Inspection: TRIPLE R FOREST PRODUCTS

Issued

Sep 13, 1989

Abate by

Oct 13, 1989

Penalty

Initial $640 · Current $640

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:
a) The company lockout program was not adequate in that on or about
August 14, 1989 and at times prior therto, employees clearing debris
such as slabs from the tailsawyer, were not required to lockout the
system. Employees were exposed to the hazard of becoming entangled
when the tailsayer automatically opened and/or closed.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this
hazard is to develop and implement a lockout program such as that
stipulated by ANSI Z244. 1-1982, Section 4 and 5, Lockout/Tagout Of
Energy Sources for Personal Protection. Essential elements of the
lockout program would include:
1) Establishing written safety and rules and lockout procedures relating
to working around moving equipment.
2) Provide safety and lockout training for all employees, including both
maintenance and operational crews.
3) Provide each affected employee with locks keyed separately to ensure
removal by only that employee.
4) Strictly enforce all provisions of the lockout program.
5) Periodically evaluate the program for effectiveness.