OSHA Inspection: N. C. HUNT, INC.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B):     The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:    Front Mill, Head Rig - The energy control procedure for adjusting the head rig saw guides did not clearly and specifically outline the steps for shutting down and isolating the hazardous energy to the upper saw and  log carriage.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,617 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1):     Powered industrial truck(s) found to be in need of repair, defective, or in any way unsafe had not been taken out of service until restored to safe operating condition:    Planer Mill - The emergency brake on the Daewoo G30P fork truck was defective and the truck had not been taken out of service.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i):     When a powered industrial truck is left unattended, load engaging means were not fully lowered, controls were not neutralized, power was not shut off, and brakes set:    Planer Mill - The emergency brake on the unattended Daewoo G30P fork truck was not set.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,390 · Current $3,773 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks:    a)  Outside the West Wall of the Back Mill - The unused portions of the Baker Products band resaw blade were not guarded.    b)  Front Mill, Head Rig - The head rig operator was not protected against the hazard of the rotating head saw (bottom circular saw) while adjusting the saw guides.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,153 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:    Fleet Garage - The gap between the work rest and grinding wheel of the Professional bench grinder was 1/2 inch.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,850 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):     Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    a)  Fleet Garage - The abrasive wheel on the Hitachai G18MR portable grinder was not provided with a guard.    b)  Back Mill, Electric and Compressor Room - The abrasive wheel on the Makita portable grinder was not provided with a guard.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $2,153 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2):     Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling:    Back Mill, Head Rig - The conductors' terminal box was removed from the electric motor that powered the head rig.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,310 · Current $1,617 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposed an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    Fleet Garage - An orange extension cord hung from a post was missing the grounding pin and the sheathing was damaged.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $26,950 · Current $7,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i):     Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section:    Front Mill, Head Rig- The energy to the carriage was not isolated and locked in a safe position to prevent the sawyer from being struck by the carriage while adjusting the head saw guides.         N.C. Hunt, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 316288000, Citation number 1, Item number 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 3/22/12, with respect to a workplace located at 10 CCC Camp Road, Jefferson, ME.    N.C. Hunt, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 313696072, Citation number 1, Item number 2a, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/8/09, with respect to a workplace located at 10 CCC Camp Road, Jefferson, ME.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 14, 2013

Penalty

Initial $7,700 · Current $5,390 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv):     Elevated walk(s) and runway(s) 4 feet or more from floor level(s) were not provided with a standard railing, and 6 feet or more from floor level(s) were not provided with a toe board:    a)  Back Mill - The platform along the log deck was was approximately 31 1/2 inches in height and was not provided with toeboards.    b)  Back Mill - A section of platform near the loading area of the log deck was not provided with a guardrail.    c)  Back Mill - The platform along the debarker infeed conveyor was not provided with a midrail.    d)  Back Mill - A section of of platform along the debarker infeed conveyor was not of standard railing height.    N.C. Hunt, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 313696072, Citation number 1, Item number 6, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/8/09, with respect to a workplace located at 10 CCC Camp Road, Jefferson, ME.

Issued

May 2, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $19,250 · Current $12,179 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(1)(v):     Barriers were not provided and warning signs posted to prevent employees from entering the space necessary for travel of log carriage(s):    a)  Front Mill, Carriage Saw, East End of Carriage - A barrier and warning sign was not provided to prevent employees from entering the east end of the log carriage from the south side of the take-a-way conveyor.    b)  Front Mill, Carriage Saw, South Side of Carriage - A warning sign was not provided on the barricade chain to prevent employees from entering the south side of the log carriage from the belt room.    N.C. Hunt, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 313696072, Citation number 2, Item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 12/8/09, with respect to a workplace located at 10 CCC Camp Road, Jefferson, ME.    N.C. Hunt, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 316288000, Citation number 2, Item number 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 3/22/12, with respect to a workplace located at 10 CCC Camp Road, Jefferson, ME.