OSHA Inspection: RIDOUT LUMBER COMPANY OF CONWAY

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Dec 3, 2012

Penalty

Initial $3,000 · Current $3,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1):     The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation:    On or about October 17, 2012 and times prior thereto,  employees were exposed to thermal burns while filling  LP cylinders for fueling the fork lift trucks from the bulk propane tank located in the yard of the premises.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):     The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    On or about October 17, 2012 and times prior hereto, employer failed to conduct hazard assessments to determine what if any personal protective equipment would be required to protect employees for injuries.  Employer's OSHA 300 logs show several recordable hand and foot injuries to load builders and other yard workers that may have been prevented by the use of personal protective equipment.

Issued

Nov 23, 2012

Abate by

Dec 17, 2012

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):     An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.    On or about October 17, 2012 and times prior thereto, employer failed to evaluate the performance of its powered industrial truck operators at least once every three years.