OSHA Inspection: DN WOOD PRODUCTS, LTD

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,400 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1): The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE):       Employees working with rough cut wood were exposed to hand injuries. The employer failed to conduct a hazard assessment identifying the need for gloves while handling rough cut wood.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Jan 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.138(a) General requirements: Employers did not select and require employees to use appropriate hand protection when employees' hands are exposed to hazards such as those from skin absorption of harmful substances; severe cuts or lacerations; severe abrasions; punctures; chemical burns; thermal burns; and harmful temperature extremes:      Employees working with rough cut wood were exposed to hand injuries. The employer failed select and require the use of gloves to protect against cuts and lacerations while handling rough cut wood.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Abate by

Dec 26, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,200 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    Employees are exposed to struck-by hazards, the employer failed to provided training or evaluate employees on the safe operation of a forklift.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $1,600 · Current $1,120 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:       Employees using an extension cord to power equipment were exposed to fire hazards; the extension cord did not have devices or fittings providing strain relief.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i): Portable cord and plug connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) were not visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket):     Employees using an extension cord to power fans were exposed to fire hazards; the employer failed to inspect the cord visually before use.      a) In the work shop an extension cord used to power a fan was missing its outer insulation, the employer failed to inspect the cord visually for damage before used.      b) In the work shop an extension cord used to power equipment did not have devices or fittings providing strain relief, the employer failed to inspect the cord visually for damage before used.

Issued

Nov 29, 2013

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) If there is a defect or evidence of damage that might expose an employee to injury, the defective or damaged item shall be removed from service, and no employee may use it until repairs and tests necessary to render the equipment safe have been made:     Employees using an extension cord to power fans were exposed to fire hazards; the employer failed to inspect the cord visually before use.