OSHA Inspection: KING LUMBER COMPANY, INC.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Jan 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,273 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):     Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that caused or were likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to combustible dust explosion, deflagration, or other fire hazards while working at or near dust collection system which were not adequately designed to prevent or minimize employee exposure in the event of a deflagration or other uncontrolled fire event:    a) Trim saw #1 - On or about August 20, 2012, the dust collection system from the trim saw and hammer mill to the shaving house did not have any deflagration venting and explosion protection.    b) Trim saw #2 - On or about August 20, 2012, the dust collection system from the trim saw and hammer mill to the shaving house did not have any deflagration venting and explosion protection.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 21, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):     All places of employment, passageways, storerooms or service rooms were not kept clean and orderly or in a sanitary condition.    a) Trim saw #1 - On or about August 20, 2012, a build up of explosive dust was found on the trim saw, electrical cabinents, pipes, roof structure, walls, blowers, ducts, and cyclone.    b) Trim saw #2 - On or about August 20, 2012,a build up of explosive dust was found on the trim saw, electrical cabinents, pipes, roof structure, walls, blowers, ducts, and cyclone.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 9, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5):     Every pit and floor opening was not adequately guarded by standard railing or any other effected means.     a) Maintenance shop - On or about August 20, 2012, the service pit was not guarded by standard that meets the specification found in section (e).

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Nov 6, 2012

Penalty

Initial $1,733 · Current $1,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h):     Handrails were not provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending:    a) Maintenance shop - On or about August 20, 2012, the stairs at each end of the service pit did not have a handrail on either side.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.151(c):     Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use:    a) Maintenance shop - On or about August 20, 2012, the eye wash station had a water hose sprayer and other items stored in the bowl and blocking the flow from the eye wash nozzles.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,465 · Current $1,400 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) Hog mill by trim saw #1 - On or about August 20, 2012, the pulleys were not guarded.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 16, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i):     Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o)    a) Hog mill by trim saw #1 - On or about August 20, 2012, the inclined belt was not guarded.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 23, 2012

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Maintenance shop- On or about August 20, 2012, the air nozzle used at the parts washer measured greater than 100 psi.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $4,620 · Current $4,400 Reduced

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:    a) Sorter - On or about August 20, 2012 - a red 5 gal safety can was not labeled with the identification of the diesel fuel used for a space heater.    KING LUMBER COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311413371 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3a, ISSUED ON 02/21/2008, WITH A FINAL ORDER DATE OF 03/17/2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1103 WEST 3RD STREET, FOREST, MS 39074.

Issued

Oct 9, 2012

Abate by

Oct 30, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:    a) Sorter - On or about August 20, 2012 - a red 5 gal safety can was not labeled with the appropriate hazard warning of the diesel fuel used for a space heater.    KING LUMBER COMPANY, INC. WAS PREVIOUSLY CITED FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARD OR ITS EQUIVALENT STANDARD 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) WHICH WAS CONTAINED IN OSHA INSPECTION NUMBER 311413371 CITATION NUMBER 1, ITEM NUMBER 3b, ISSUED ON 02/21/2008, WITH A FINAL ORDER DATE OF 03/17/2008, WITH RESPECT TO A WORKPLACE LOCATED AT 1103 WEST 3RD STREET, FOREST, MS 39074.