OSHA Inspection: SHOAL CREEK SHAVINGS

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1):      When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:     Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - An employee operating the wood shaver was exposed to noise levels of 98 dBA, exceeding the action level of 85 dBA. Initial noise monitoring was not conducted, on or 5/31/12.     No abatement certification or documentation is required for this item.

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1):     The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - An employee operating the wood shaver was exposed to noise levels of 98 dBA, exceeding the aciton level of 85 dBA. Hearing test had not been conducted, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1):     The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k):    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - An employee operating the wood shaver was exposed to noise levels of 98 dBA, exceeding the aciion level of 85 dBA. Training on noise had not been conducted, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):     The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees performed maintenance and repair on equipment such as but not limited to, the wood shaver, and cut-off saw. The wood shaver operated by electrical and hydraulic energies. A lockout/tagout program had not been developed and implemented, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Grinding machinery was not used with work rest(s) to support offhand grinding work:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the bench grinder did not have a work rest, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the bench grinder did not have a tongue guard and the opening between the top casing and the wheel was approximately 3/8", on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the pulley of the Charle Air Pro air compressor in operation and located less than six feet from the floor, was not guarded, on or about 5/31/12.    b) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the wood shaver blades sharpener located less than four feet from the floor, had an exposed pulley, on or about 5/31/12.    c) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - A pulley on the wood shaver, between the wall and the machine, and located less than five feet from the floor, was not guarded, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 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) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the horizontal belt of the Charle Air Pro air compressor in operation and located less than six feet from the floor, was not guarded, on or about 5/31/12.    b) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, the wood shaver blades sharpener located less than four feet from the floor, had an exposed belt, on or about 5/31/12.    c) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - A horizontal belt on the wood shaver, between the wall and the machine, and located less than five feet from the floor, was not guarded, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees operating the cut-off saw and log loading station were exposed to chains and sprockets that were not properly guarded. , on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv):     Elevated walks. All elevated walks, runways, or platforms, if 4 feet or more from the floor level, shall be provided with a standard railing except on loading or unloading sides of platforms. If height exceeds 6 feet, a standard toe board also shall be provided to prevent material from rolling or falling off.    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - At the log loading deck, employees were exposed to a fall hazard of 53 inches. The top railing was missing at the end of the walk platform, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7):     Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner    a) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, employees were exposed to electrical hazards from the wires running across the room and wall, outside of conduit, on or 5/31/12.    b) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - A flexible cord was running out of the electrical panel through a hole designed to have a button, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x):     Flexible cords were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - An extension cord used to energize the fan installed at the wood shaver operator station ran from the outside, through the door, and plugged in an outlet located inside the maintenance shop, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i):     Openings through which conductors enter boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees operating the cut-off saw and log loading station were exposed to electric shocks from the holes on the control panel. A total of 8 large holes where buttons were missing and 4 smaller holes on the panel were opened, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(c)(4):     Snap switches mounted in boxes did not have faceplates installed so as to completely cover the opening and seat against the finished surface    a) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees operating the cut-off saw and log deck station were exposed to electric shocks from the missing face plate on the on/off switch next to where the employee stood up. The switch was used to operate the log deck, on or about 5/31/12.    b) Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - In the maintenance shop, employees were exposed to an electric shock from the missing face plate on the electrical outlet near the exit door to the wood shaver, on or about 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A):     Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - An extension cord was used to energize a fan permanently installed at the wood shaver operator station, on or about 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1):     The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees handle material such as, but not limited to, lubricant, hydraulic oil, wood dust, and propane. A written hazard communication program had not been developed and implemented, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

Hazardous substances 2150

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - The propane located near the chipper was not labeled with the content, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - The propane located near the chipper was not labeled with the hazard warning, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8):     The employer did not maintain in the workplace copies of the required safety data sheets for each hazardous chemical, and did not ensure that they were readily accessible during each work  shift to employees when they were in their work area(s)    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees handle material such as, but not limited to, lubricant, hydraulic oil, wood dust, and propane. Material Safety Data Sheets were not maintained for any of the products, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).

Issued

2012-09-20 00:00:00

Abate by

2012-11-02 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1):     Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:    Shoal Creek Shavings, Cleveland, GA - Employees handle material such as, but not limited to, lubricant, hydraulic oil, wood dust, and propane. Information and training as required by the hazard communication standard had not been conducted, on or 5/31/12.    In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET).