OSHA Inspection: LAND & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT INC.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1):     Every flight of stairs having four or more risers were not equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section:    (a) Log Merchandiser Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 4 feet up to approximately 10 feet while accessing the cab of the log merchandiser via a stairway without standard railings or handrails.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv):     Elevated platform(s), 4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:    (a) Log Merchandising Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 4 feet while using a platform without railings to conduct maintenance on the log merchandiser.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i):     All exposed part(s) of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform were not protected by stationary casing(s) enclosing shafting completely or by trough(s) enclosing sides and top or sides and bottom of shafting:    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of becoming caught in horizontal rotating shafts on machinery such as, but not limited to, the doweling machine loader.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):     Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft:    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of becoming caught in protruding shaft ends on machinery such as, but not limited to, the doweling machine loader.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1):     Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of becoming caught in an unguarded ground level pulley system on equipment such as, but not limited to, the doweling machine loader.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):     Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of becoming caught in an ingoing nip point from an unguarded ground level belt and pulley system on equipment such as, but not limited to, the doweling machine loader.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $4200.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):     Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven 7 feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazard of becoming caught in unguarded chains and sprockets on equipment such as, but not limited to, the doweling machine loader.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i):     Pulley(s), sprocket(s), sheave(s), drum(s) and block(s) of conveyor(s) were not arranged to prevent the possibility of injury due to hands or parts of clothing being caught between the belt(s) and pulley(s) or chain(s) and sprocket(s):    (a) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to amputation while operating the dowel machine in and around unguarded sprockets and chains on conveyors such as, but not limited to, the waste conveyor.    (b) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012 and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to amputation while operating the dowel machine loader in and around unguarded sprockets and chains on conveyors such as, but not limited to, the log conveyor.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii):     Assigned storage spaces for cylinders was not located away from elevators, stairs, or gangways where cylinders could not be knocked over or damaged by passing or falling objects, or subject to tampering by unauthorized persons:    (a) Staining Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazards of fire, explosion, and becoming struck by oxygen and acetylene cylinders in the event the cylinders fell and the regulating valves were broken. One cylinder was free standing and the other was resting diagonally in the walking path.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(vi):     Provisions were not made for daily removal of refuse:    (a) Pellet Mill / Chipper Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to fire hazards while working in areas such as, but not limited to, the chipper and pellet mill with accumulated wood chips on ground level.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1800.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(30)(ix):     Vehicle(s) were not equipped with brakes capable of holding and controlling the vehicle(s) and capacity load upon any incline or grade over which the vehicle might be operated:    (a) Sawmill: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazards associated with operating defective equipment such as, but not limited to, a Case W24B front end loader with inoperable brakes.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(30)(xi)(a):     Carriers were not designed and constructed that the operator's field of vision not be unnecessarily restricted:    (a) Sawmill: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to the hazards associated with operating defective equipment such as, but not limited to, a Case W24B front end loader with a broken windshield.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3000.00 · Current $250.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1):     Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures:    (a) Pellet Mill: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to fire and shock hazards while working around equipment such as, but not limited to, a 480V electrical cabinet / box outside in wet conditions. The cabinet was rusted and was supplemented with plastic to keep moisture from within.      (b) Doweling Machine Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to fire and shock hazards while working around equipment such as, but not limited to, a 480V electrical box outside in wet conditions. The cabinet was supplemented with plastic to keep moisture from within.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):     Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Pellet Mill Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to fire and shock hazards while working around equipment such as, but not limited to, a 480V starter box with unused openings.

Issued

2012-08-24 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-05-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):     Pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings were not provided with covers approved for the purpose:    (a) Staining Area: On or about March 27, 2012, and at times prior thereto, an employee was exposed to fire and shock hazards while working around an open electrical fitting in areas such as, but not limited to, the staining room.