OSHA Inspection: FLY TIMBER CO.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):   All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.   (a) Maintenance Shop and Main Saw - On or about March 06, 2013 employees were exposed to fire due to wood dust and chips accumulated on the ground up to a height of 15 inches.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):   Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative.  (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 the employer did not provide an energy control program or lockout program for employees that perform maintenance on the main saw.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 15, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,428 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i):   Where both runs of horizontal belts are seven (7) feet or less from the floor level, the guard shall extend to at least fifteen (15) inches above the belt or to a standard height, except that where both runs of a horizontal belt are 42 inches or less from the floor, the belt shall be fully enclosed in accordance with paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section.  (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 horizontal drive belts were not guarded at the following locations:  i. Main Chipper ii. Morbark Chipper

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,517 · Current $910 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3):   Apparatus. Only approved apparatus such as torches, regulators or pressure-reducing valves, acetylene generators, and manifolds shall be used.  (a) Maintenance Shop - On or about March 06, 2013 employee used a oxygen-acetylene cutting torch and the gages did not work on the regulators.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv):   Elevated walks. All elevated walks, runways, or platforms, if 4 feet or more from the floor level, shall be provided with a standard railing except on loading or unloading sides of platforms. If height exceeds 6 feet, a standard toe board also shall be provided to prevent material from rolling or falling off.   (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 elevated walkways 4 feet above the ground had missing and damaged guardrails in the following locations:   i. Debarker walkway.  ii. Edger/Tie Saw walkway.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,785 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i):   Standards. Construction, operation, and maintenance of conveyors shall be in accordance with American National Standard B20.1-1957, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6.   (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 drive sprockets, chains and belts were not guarded at the following locations:   i. Dust Trough conveyor  ii. Main Saw Vibrator conveyor  iii. Debarker Bark Chain conveyor

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i):   All pull boxes, junction boxes, and fittings shall be provided with covers identified for the purpose. If metal covers are used, they shall be grounded. In completed installations, each outlet box shall have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy. Covers of outlet boxes having holes through which flexible cord pendants pass shall be provided with bushings designed for the purpose or shall have smooth, well-rounded surfaces on which the cords may bear.   (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 electrical junction boxes were missing covers in the following locations:   i. Main Saw  ii. Dust Trough

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,785 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):   Flexible cords may be used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap. Hard-service cord and junior hard-service cord No. 14 and larger may be repaired if spliced so that the splice retains the insulation, outer sheath properties, and usage characteristics of the cord being spliced.   (a) Tie Saw - On or about March 06, 2013 the flexible cord providing power to the control switch was spliced with wire nuts.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1):   Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(2) through (h)(6) of this section, the protective equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), used to comply with this part, shall be provided by the employer at no cost to employees.  (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 the employer did not provide safety glasses and gloves at no cost to the employees.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 1, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1):   Examination. Electric equipment shall be free from recognized hazards that are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.    (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 the outside protective layer was damaged on the flexible wiring at the edger.

Issued

Apr 12, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii):   Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.   (a) Sawmill - On or about March 06, 2013 strain relief was not connected to electrical junction boxes at the following locations:   i. Edger Control Panel  ii. Edger conveyor   iii Dust trough electrical box