OSHA Inspection: WAIHONA BUILDERS LTD.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1):     Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  a) Production Area: Three circular hand fed table saws, used for ripping wood pieces, were not guarded by automatically adjusting blade hoods, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2):     Hand-fed circular ripsaw(s) were not furnished with a spreader to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator:  a) Production Area: Three circular hand fed table saws, used for ripping wood pieces, were not equipped with spreaders to prevent material from squeezing the saw or being thrown back on the operator, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4):     Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation of the sliding panel saw:  a) Production Area: The blade on the Holzher horizontal sliding panel saw was not guarded, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,360 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1):     The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade of radial saw(s) were not guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that automatically adjusted itself to the thickness of the stock:  a) Production Area: The lower exposed portions of the blades on two radial arm saws (Delta and Dewalt) were not guarded by devices that automatically adjusted to the thickness of the stock being cut, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4):     Radial saw(s) were not installed in a manner so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator:  a) Production Area: A Delta radial arm saw was not installed in a manner nor equipped with a mechanism to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $510 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(j)(3):     Hand-fed jointer(s) with horizontal cutting head(s) did not have automatic guard(s) which automatically adjusted to cover the unused portion of the head and/or remained in contact with the material at all times:  a) Production Area: The guard on the hand fed jointer did not automatically adjust to cover the unused portion of the cutting head or remain in contact with the material at all times, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.242(b):     Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:  a) Production Area: Three hand held air wands, used for cleaning wood dust from equipment, were not equipped with devices to reduce the compressed air to less than 30 PSI, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $0 Reduced

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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) Production Area: The chains and sprockets, used on the door transport mechanism of the Triad Ruvo door machine center, were not enclosed, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.   Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,020 · Current $0 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3):     Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a) Production Area: The emergency exit, located near the Holzher sliding table saw, was obstructed by the placement of  dust collection equipment and stored materials outside the door, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i):     The employer did not conduct an annual or more frequent inspection of the energy control procedure to ensure that the procedure and requirements of this standard were followed:  a) Production Area: The employer did not conduct an annual inspection of the energy control procedures, on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i):     The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program was understood by employees:  a) Production Area: The employer did not provide adequate training to ensure that employees understood the purpose and function of the energy control program, on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv):     There were damaged parts that could adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment, such as parts that were broken, bent, cut, or deteriorated by corrosion, chemical action, or overheating:  a) Production Area: Electrical conduit to the control box on the gang saw was damaged exposing the energized conductors, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  b) Production Area: Electrical conduit to the disconnect box on the jointer was damaged exposing the energized conductors, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required.

Issued

Dec 3, 2012

Abate by

Jan 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(f)(1)(iv):     Overcurrent devices for circuits rated 600 volts, nominal, or less, were not readily accessible to each employee or authorized building management personnel:  a) Production Area: Two electrical panel boards were blocked by stored materials and equipment, as observed on or about November 26, 2012.  Abatement Certification Required