OSHA Inspection: MATT SCHROCK LOGGING

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(vii)(B): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and ensure that each employee wear face protection meeting the requirements of subpart I of Part 1910 where there was potential for facial injury such as, but not limited to, operating a chipper:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Face protection was not worn by employees performing manual felling operations with a Husgavarna 576XP chainsaw, as determined on July 23, 2013.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2400.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iv): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee who operated a chain saw wore ballistic nylon leg protection or other  leg protection which the employer had demonstrated provides equivalent protection:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Leg protection was not worn by employees performing felling operations using a Husgavarna 576XP chainsaw with 24 inch bar, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1600.00 · Current $800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(v): The employer did not assure that each employee wore foot protection, such as heavy-duty logging boots, that were waterproof or water repellant, and/or that covered and provided support to the ankle, and protected the employee from penetration by chain saws:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The employee operating the Husgavarna 576XP chainsaw with 24 inch bar, was not wearing a cut resistant boot, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2000.00 · Current $1000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(3)(ii): For each vehicle or machine (equipped with ROPS/FOPS or overhead guards), including any vehicle or machine provided by an employee, the employer did not assure that each employee used the available seat belt while the vehicle or machine was being operated:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The seat belt was not worn by all employees operating the 1997 John Deere 650G dozer, equipped with rollover protection, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(3)(vii): For machines manufactured after August 1, 1996, the upper portion of each cab was not fully enclosed with mesh material with openings no greater than 2 inches (5.08 cm) at its least dimension:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The 1997 John Deere 650G dozer, equipped with rollover protection, was not fully enclosed.  The front of the cab was open, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(2)(i): The employer did not provide first-aid kits at each work site where trees were being cut, at each active landing, and/or on each employee transport vehicle:      a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  No first aid kit was provided at the landing, as determined on July 23, 2013.  b:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  No first aid kit was located on the 1996 Timberjack 460 grapple skidder, as determined on July 23, 2013.  c:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  No first aid kit was located at the cutting area, as determined on July 23, 2013.          ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-15 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(7)(i): The employer did not assure that each employee, including supervisors, had received first-aid and CPR training meeting at least the requirements specified in Appendix B:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Each employee working at the jobsite, was not trained in first-aid and CPR, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-11-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(4): The employer did not provide and maintain portable fire extinguishers on each machine and vehicle in accordance with the requirements of subpart L of part 1910:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The fire exinguisher located in the truck at the landing, was fully charged but had no hose for dispersing the contents, as determined on July 23, 2013.  b:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The fire extinguisher on the 1996 Timberjack 460 grapple skidder was not fully charged, as determined on July 23, 2013.  c:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The fire extinguisher on the 1997 John Deere 650G dozer, was charged but had no hose for dispersing the contents, as determined on July 23, 2013.  d:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check, as determined on July 23, 2013.  e:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The fire extinguisher 1996 Prentice 210E loader was found on the floor and not mounted, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1200.00 · Current $600.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(e)(2)(vi): A chain saw was not started on the ground or where otherwise firmly supported:    a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.   Chainsaws such as the Husgavarna 576XP chainsaw with 24 inch bar, was being drop started, as determined on July 23, 2013.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(i)(11): The employer did not hold safety and health meetings as necessary and at least each month for each employee:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Safety meetings were not held for employees at least monthly, to address topics such as the hazards of drop starting chain saws, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(f)(1)(iii): The employer did not assure that operating and maintenance instructions were available either on the machine or in the area where the machine was being operated:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The operating manual for the 1996 Timberjack 460 grapple skidder, was not available at the jobsite, as determined on July 23, 2013. b:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The operating manual for the 1996 Prentice 210E loader, was not available at the jobsite, as determined on July 23, 2013. c:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The operating manual for the 1997 John Deere 650G dozer, was not available at the jobsite, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  The employer had not developed and implemented a written Hazard Communication program for hazardous materials onsite such as diesel fuel, a combustible materail, stored in a 100 gallon tank and used to fuel equipment, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8): The employer did not ensure that material safety data sheets were readily accessible to the employees in their work area during each work shift:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Material Safety Data sheets were not available for each hazardous material onsite such as the diesel fuel, a combustible material, used for fueling equipment such as the 1997 John Deere 650G dozer, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-07 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Employees were not provided with training on hazardous materials in the work area such as gasoline, a flammable material, used for fueling the Husgavarna 576XP chainsaw, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

2013-09-30 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-10-08 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.266(d)(1)(iii): The employer did not provide, at no cost to the employee, and/or assure that each employee handling wire rope wore hand protection that provided adequate protection from puncture wounds, cuts and lacerations:  a:  Teeter Creek Lake Road.  Gloves were not worn by the skidder operator when handling wire rope cables, as determined on July 23, 2013.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM