OSHA Inspection: GLIDDEN LUMBER

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Mar 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $780 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i):    Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.    Sawmill - The unguarded shaft end, on the #2 conveyor, projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Apr 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $5,600 · Current $3,640 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):   Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be 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. Examples of guarding methods are-barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices,electronic safety devices, etc.    In the following instances ingoing nip points and rotating parts were not guarded in the sawmill:    a) Off Bearing Conveyor - The ingoing nip point created by the rotating eight inch drum and conveyor belt was not guarded.    b) #2 Conveyor - The ingoing nip point created by the rotating six inch idler drum and conveyor belt was not guarded.    c) #2 Conveyor - The ingoing nip point created by the rotating six inch drive drum and conveyor belt was not guarded.    Glidden Lumber was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 314596214, Citation 1, Item 2, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/9/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 155 State Highway 150, Parkman, Maine.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Apr 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,200 · Current $2,080 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):   Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.    Sawmill - An employee using a Husqvarna chainsaw was not wearing cut-resistant logging boots.    Glidden Lumber was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard or its equivalent standard, which was contained in OSHA Inspection number 314596214, Citation 1, Item 1, and was affirmed as a final order on 8/9/2010, with respect to a workplace located at 155 State Highway 150, Parkman, Maine.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Mar 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(e):    Defective and damaged equipment. Defective or damaged personal protective equipment shall not be used.      Sawmill - An employee operating a chain saw was wearing damaged cut-resistant chaps.

Issued

Mar 19, 2013

Abate by

Mar 27, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $0 Reduced

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. Safety of equipment shall be determined using the following considerations:    Sawmill - The faceplate on a receptacle outlet was broken.