OSHA Inspection: PYRAMID MOUNTAIN LUMBER, INC.

Issued

2011-05-11 00:00:00

Abate by

2011-05-16 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $5670.00 · Current $3969.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2):     Every runway was not guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph(e)(3) of this section) on all open sides 4 feet or more above floor or ground level. Wherever tools, machine parts, or materials are likely to be used on the runway, a toeboard shall also be provided on each exposed side. Runways used exclusively for special purposes (such as oiling, shafting, or filling tank cars) may have the railing on one side omitted where operating conditions necessitate such omission, providing the falling hazard is minimized by using a runway of not less than 18 inches wide.Where persons entering upon runways become there by exposed to machinery, electrical equipment, or other danger not a falling hazard, additional guarding then is here specified may be essential for protection.