OSHA Inspection: SOUTHERN FOREST INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Open-sided floors and/or platforms four feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level were not guarded with standard railings (or equivalent) and toeboards.  On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: Employee accessing the shut off switch on the chip conveyor was exposed to a fall hazard of more than 6-feet to the lower level.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $2,100 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.    On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: The employer did not develop Lockout and Tag out procedures for the Block Chipper.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $1,000 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1): Any power-operated industrial truck not in safe operating condition was not taken out of service, and/or repairs were not made by authorized personnel.    On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: Employees were exposed to struck-by hazards when the hand brake on the Daewoo Power industrial Truck (PIT) did not work. The PIT was not removed from service and the necessary repairs made.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 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 July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: In the maintenance shop, the tongue guards on the bench grinder were not properly aligned. The opening on the stone wheel was 1-1/2". The employees were exposed to a struck by hazard.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i): Unguarded projecting shaft end(s) did not present a smooth edge and end and projected more than one half the diameter of the shaft.  On or about July 31, 2013, at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: Employees were exposed to being caught-by a foot long keyed rotating shaft on a conveyor in the saw mill.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii): The unused keyway(s) of projecting shaft end(s) were not filled up or covered.   On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: Employees are exposed to a caught-by hazard in the saw mill, when the foot long keyed rotating shaft was not filled in or covered.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $2,100 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.253(e)(3)(ii)(C)(3): Flashback protection was not provided by an approved device that would prevent flame from passing into the fuel gas system.  On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: The welder was exposed to an explosion hazard when the regulator was not equipped with flashback arrestors.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.   On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: The employees store their welding rods in the refrigerator. In the maintenance shop, the employees are exposed to an electrical hazard when the heat lamp was plugged into a broken 120 volt electrical receptacle.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy.  On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: In the maintenance shop, behind the refrigerator, the faceplate was missing on the receptacle. The employees were exposed to an electrical hazard.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Abate by

Jan 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,680 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed.  On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: In the maintenance office, employees have to access the electrical panel to turn on/off lights and various pieces of equipment. In the panel, breakers are missing exposing employees to an electrical shock hazard.

Issued

Dec 20, 2013

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,260 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and/or cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure.     On or about July 31, 2013 at 3794 Old Macon Road, Forsyth, Georgia: The employees in the maintenance shop were exposed to an electrical hazard when a flexible cord was installed to provide power to the ceiling fan.