SHELBY, NC —
OSHA Inspection: WOODCHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of WOODCHUCK CHIPPER CORP. in 107 CHERRYVILLE HIGHWAY/HWY 150, SHELBY, NC 28151 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 301832713.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- WOODCHUCK CHIPPER CORP.
- Site address
- 107 CHERRYVILLE HIGHWAY/HWY 150
- City
- SHELBY
- State
- NC
- ZIP
- 28151
- Mailing
- PO BOX 400, SHELBY, NC 28151
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3531
- Employees
- 16
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
16 citations on file for this inspection.
95012901
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
- Penalty
- Initial $100 · Current $75 Reduced
General-duty citation text
North Carolina General Statute 95-129 (1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of North Carolina: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees conditions of 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: a)wall fabrication shop-- 1.A Budget 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with an initial inspection prior to being placed in operation. 2.A Dayton 1/2 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with and initial inspection prior to being place in operation. 3.A CM 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with an initial inspection prior to being place in operation. Reference:ANSI B30.16-1980; paragraph 16-2.1.1(a) Initial Inspection. Prior to initial use, all new, altered or modified hoists shall be inspected by a designated person to ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of this standard. NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to have all overhead hoisting devices given an initial inspection before continuing with there use. b)1.A Budget 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with an annual load test. 2.A Dayton 1/2 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with an annual load test. 3.A CM 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not provided with an annual load test. Reference:ANSI B30.16-1980; paragraph 16-2.1.1(b)(2) Periodic Inspection. Visual inspection by appointed person who makes records of apparent external conditions to provide the basis for a continuing evaluation. NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to have all overhead hoisting devices load tested. c)1.A test report for a Budget 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not maintained. 2.A test report for a Dayton 1/2 ton overhead hoisting device was not maintained. 3.A test report for a CM 1 ton overhead hoisting device was not maintained. Reference:ANSI B30.16-1980; paragraph 16-2.1.5(b) Dated inspection reports and records should be maintained at time and intervals as specified in 16-2.1.1(b)(2). Record should be stored where they are available to appointed personnel. NOTE:Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to correct this hazard is to conduct load testing for all overhead hoisting devices and make them readily available.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $75.00
- — Z (S) $100.00
1910.136 A
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
- Penalty
- Initial $100 · Current $75 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $75.00
- — Z (S) $100.00
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
- Penalty
- Initial $100 · Current $75 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $75.00
- — Z (S) $100.00
1910.184 E03 I
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.184 E03 II
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.184 I01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Nov 12, 1997
1910.184 I09 III
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.215 A01
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
- Penalty
- Initial $100 · Current $75 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $75.00
- — Z (S) $100.00
1910.304 F04
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
- Penalty
- Initial $100 · Current $75 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $75.00
- — Z (S) $100.00
1910.106 G03 IVD
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Nov 12, 1997
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.178 L
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.303 G01 II
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
1910.334 A02 II
- Issued
- Oct 9, 1997
- Abate by
- Oct 22, 1997
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 301832713.
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