OSHA Inspection: CARIBOU CREEK LOG HOMES, INC

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $1700.00 · Current $850.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air was used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment:  a) Chainsaw fueling station: On September 12, 2013 and at times prior thereto employees used 70 p.s.i. compressed air for cleaning activities which included cleaning out the chainsaws and blowing off their clothes.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i): Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, were not available at locations where flammable or combustible liquids were stored:  a) Chainsaw fueling station: On September 12, 2013 and at times prior thereto a portable fire extinguisher was not located near the fueling station where the chainsaw bar oil and fuel oil mixture is used and stored.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): The employer did not provide portable fire extinguishers and did not mount, locate and identify them so that they were readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury:   a) Assembly hanger: On September 12, 2013 an at times prior thereto the location of two fire extinguishers mounted on the wall beams at either end of the concrete work area were not clearly identified.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.

Issued

2013-11-26 00:00:00

Abate by

2013-12-03 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

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 was provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws:  a) Assembly hanger: On September 12, 2013 and at times prior thereto strain relief on the power cord for the Jet 15" woodworking planer was not in place.    Note) Abatement certification IS required for this item.