OSHA Inspection: WOODHAVEN LUMBER AND MILLWORK, INC.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

May 8, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $3,780 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    Noise monitoring was not conducted for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Stair Department - The router operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 166.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     b) Stair Department - A radial arm saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 102.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      c) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 74.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for  478 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      d) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employee's dosimeter dBA level was 66.0% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for  480 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(1): The employer did not establish and maintain an audiometric testing program as provided by 29 CFR 1910.95(g) by making audiometric testing available to all employees whose exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels:    An audiometric testing program was not implemented for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Stair Department - The router operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 166.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      b) Stair Department - A radial arm saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 102.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 74.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d)   Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.0% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(ii)(A): The employer did not ensure that hearing protectors are worn by any employee who is exposed to an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels or greater and has not yet had a baseline audiogram established pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(5)(ii):    Hearing protection was not worn by the employees with the following exposures:    a) Stair Department - A radial arm saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 102.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      b) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 74.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      c) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.0% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jul 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $6,300 · Current $0 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(k)(1): The employer did not train each employee who is exposed to noise at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.95(k). The employer did not institute a training program and ensure employee participation in the program:    Noise training was not provided for the employees with the following exposures:    a) Stair Department - The router operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 166.8% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 93.7 dBA. The sampling was performed for 470 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.      b) Stair Department - A radial arm saw operator was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Permissible Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 102.9% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 90.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 476 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     c) Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 74.4% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 478 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     d)   Stair Department - An assembler was exposed to continuous noise levels in excess of the allowable 8 hour time-weighted average sound level (Action Level). The employees dosimeter dBA level was 66.0% of the permissible level (90 dBA) and was equivalent to approximately 87.0 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes during one shift on 4/3/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the unsampled period of time.     NOTE: IN ADDITION TO ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION, THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that each affected employee, who wore prescription lenses while engaged in operations that involved eye hazards, used protection that incorporated the prescription in its design, or wore eye protection over the prescription glasses or protective lenses with side shields.     a) Stair Department - Employees who used power tools such as, but not limited to pneumatic nail guns when assembling stairs wore non ANSI approved prescription glasses instead of safety glasses with side shields. On or about 4/3/13.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1): The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energing, 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) Production Areas - A lockout program was not established or implemented to protect employees who performed job tasks requiring lockout including, but not limited to changing the bits on the WISE router, and changing the blades of table saws, radial arm saws, band saws, the Razer saw, the Spida saw, the IDACO Web saw, and the MiTek Cyber saw. On or about 3/13/13.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 21, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $2,700 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 and remained in contact with the stock being cut:    a) Stair Department - There was no lower blade guard on the blade of the Rockwell Deluxe 105 radial arm saw (serial number C 5902 X). On or about 4/3/13.    b) Stair Department - The lower blade guard on theDelta Shop Master radial arm saw was adjusted so that it did not cover the lower portion of the blade. On or about 4/3/13.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $4,500 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Stair Department, warehouse behind the main shop - The blade of the 3 hp DeWalt radial arm saw (serial number, 234 H18) did not return to its starting position when released. On or about 4/3/13.    b) Stair Department - The blade of the Delta Shop Master radial arm saw did not return to its starting position when released. The counterweight had been disconnected. On or about 4/3/13.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $3,600 · Current $2,160 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Truss Department - A sprocket and chain located on the front of the IDACO Web Saw was not guarded. The top of the upper sprocket wheel was approximately 43 inches above the floor. On or about 4/3/13.    NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,700 · Current $1,620 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) Stair Department - The compressed air used for cleaning employees and the work area was measured at approximately 100 psi. On or about 4/3/13.     NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.

Issued

May 8, 2013

Abate by

Jun 4, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier, signal word, hazard statement(s), pictogram(s), precautionary statement(s) and name, address, and telephone number of the chemical manufacturer, importer, or other responsible party.  a) Stair Department - Titebond Premium Wood Glue was stored in a container labeled Heinz Vinegar, and dispensed from a 20 ounce Pepsi container. On or about 4/3/13.  NOTE: THE EMPLOYER IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION FOR THIS ITEM. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN AN ADDITIONAL PENALTY OF $1000.00 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1903.19.