OSHA Inspection: GILES AND KENDALL INC

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,530 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2):     Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":    On, or at dates prior to March 26, 2013, employees were exposed to a hazard of not being able to immediately egress the planer room in the event of a fire because the exit door was not marked with a sign identifying each as an exit.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $918 · Current $643 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6):     Each exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color:    On, or at dates prior to, March 26, 2013, employees were exposed to a hazard of not being able to immediately egress the warehouse because the exit sign was not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles by a reliable light source.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $918 · Current $643 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Metal cabinets constructed in the following manner shall be deemed to be in compliance. The bottom, top, door, and sides of cabinet shall be at least No. 18 gage sheet iron and double walled with 1 1/2 - inch air space. Joints shall be riveted, welded or made tight by some equally effective means. The door shall be provided with a three-point lock, and the door sill shall be raised at least 2 inches above the bottom of the cabinet.    On or before March 26, 2013 in the maintenance shop employees were exposed to a fire hazard in that the flammable storage locker in use did not meet the requirements for construction.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Penalty

Initial $781 · Current $547 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:   On or about March 26, 2013 at 208 High School Drive in Gainesville, MO employees were exposed to a struck by hazard in that the tongue guard of the bench grinding machine in the maintenance shop had an opening greater than one-fourth inch.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,530 · Current $1,071 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii):     Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATIONS AND/OR CONDITIONS)    On, or before, March 26, 2013, at 208 High School Drive in Gainesville, MO -employees in the maintenance shop were exposed to a fire hazard from gas cylinders which were stored in direct contact with oxygen cylinders.

Issued

Apr 18, 2013

Abate by

Jun 5, 2013

Penalty

Initial $918 · Current $643 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii):     Flexible cords were not used only in continuous lengths without splice or tap:    On or about March 26, 2013 at 1201 E 12th Ave in Kansas City MO employees were exposed to an electrical shock hazard in that the flexible cord used to power the box fan in the bagging area of the sawmill was damaged and not repaired so that it retained outer sheath properties or characteristic of the cord.