OSHA Inspection: STRATTON LUMBER, INC.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):     The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace:    Planer Mill - Initial training for operators of the planer mill fork truck did not include practical exercises performed by the trainee and an evaluation of the trainee's performance.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii):     An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years:    Planer Mill - An evaluation of each of the planer mill lift truck operator's performance was not conducted at least once every three years.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 13, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6):     The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l):    a)  Establishment - Lift truck training certification records were not maintained for the planer mill maintenance employee.    b)  Establishment - Lift truck training cerfication records for two planer mill lift truck operators did not include the date they were trained.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i):     Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings were not made on a regular basis:    Establishment - A thorough periodic inspecton of alloy steel chain slings were not made on a regular basis.  Note:  The frequency, inspection content and inspection record requirements are specified in 1910.184(3)(i) through (iii).

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 6, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1):     Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach:    a)  Garage, Parts and Tools Room - Two 3/8 inch chain slings did not have permanently affixed durable identification tags.    b)  Debarker Maintenance Shop - A chain sling did not have a permanently affixed durable identification tag.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv):     Elevated platform(s), 4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:    Planer Mill, Sorter, Tail End - The guardrail on one of the sides of the platform was not of standard height in that it was 31 1/2 inches above the platform.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Mar 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,060 · Current $2,142 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i) Section 611, American National Standards INsitiute B20.1-1957, Safety Code for conveyors, Cableways, and Related Equippment as adopted by 29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i):  Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s):    Planer Mill, Planer Discharge Area - Means were not provided to guard against employees from being struck by lumber in the transfer area between the slow down belt and landing table.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,825 · Current $2,678 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1):     Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards were not provided with, and did not use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed:    Establishment - Employee did not use electrically protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected while testing 575 volt motor terminals and 120 volt control panels for the absence of voltage.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii):     The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the required documentation on identification of the machine or equipment, inspection date, employees included, and the person performing the inspection:    Establishment - The periodic inspection certification of energy control procedures did not contain the identification of the machine or equipment, employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):     Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries:    Planer Mill, Planer Re-Entry Area, Fire Extinguisher Station #313 - The fire extinguisher was located on the floor.  It was not compatable with the mounting bracket located on the wall.

Issued

Feb 22, 2013

Abate by

Feb 28, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2):     Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:    Planer Mill Maintenance Shop, 349C Breaker Box Z 120/240 volt - Four 20 amp circuit breakers were not labeled to incidate their purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident.