OSHA Inspection: MOSS LUMBER INDUSTRIES, INC.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9): Each floor hole, into which persons could not accidentally walk, was not protected by a cover that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide:     a) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor entrance to file sharpening room from head saw area, a floor hole measuring approximately 2" x 3" was not protected by covers that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide.     b) On or about 09/18/13 - Southwest side of head saw area, a floor hole measuring approximately 4" x 9" was not protected by covers that leaves no openings more than 1 inch wide.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Aug 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 8110

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1): When employees were subjected to sound exceeding those listed in Table G-16, feasible administrative or engineering controls were not utilized:     a) On or about 09/18/13 - Head saw area, a maintenance supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at 519.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 90 dBA or an equivalent level of 101.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes on 09/19/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (9 minutes).

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,500 · Current $1,800 Reduced

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(d)(1): When information indicated that any employee's exposure equaled or exceed the 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels, the employer did not develop and implement a monitoring program:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Head saw area, a maintenance supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at 522.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 101.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes on 09/19/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (9 minutes).     b) On or about 09/18/13 - Edger area, an edger operator was exposed to continuous noise at 410 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 101.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.     c) On or about 09/18/13 - Head saw area, an off bearing conveyor operator was exposed to continuous noise at 457.8 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 100.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/24/13.     d) On or about 09/18/13 - Chipper area, a chipper operator was exposed to continuous noise at 225.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.     e) On or about 09/18/13 - Edge trimmer area, an edge trimmer operator was exposed to continuous noise at 214.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 95.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.     f) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, a maintenance supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at 170.8 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 93.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/24/13.     g) On or about 09/18/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber grader was exposed to continuous noise at 135.2 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 92.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 447 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (33 Minutes).     h) On or about 09/18/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber stacker was exposed to continuous noise at 95.07 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 89.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 459 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (21 minutes).     i) On or about 09/18/13 - Debarker area, a debarker operator was exposed to continuous noise at 86.35 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.     j) On or about 09/18/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber stacker was exposed to continuous noise at 68.58 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 87.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 461 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (19 minutes).

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

Hazardous substances 81108111

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6): At least annually after obtaining the baseline audiogram, the employer did not obtain a new audiogram for each employee exposed at or above an 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 decibels :   a) On or about 09/19/13 - Head saw area, a maintenance supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at 522.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 101.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 471 minutes on 09/19/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (9 minutes).   b) On or about 09/19/13 - Edger area, an edger operator was exposed to continuous noise at 410 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 101.1 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.   c) On or about 09/24/13 - Head saw area, an off bearing conveyor operator was exposed to continuous noise at 457.8 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 100.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/24/13.    d) On or about 09/19/13 - Chipper area, a chipper operator was exposed to continuous noise at 225.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 95.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.    e) On or about 09/19/13 - Edge trimmer area, an edge trimmer operator was exposed to continuous noise at 214.9 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 95.5 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.    f) On or about 09/24/13 - Sawmill area, a maintenance supervisor was exposed to continuous noise at 170.8 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 93.8 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/24/13.    g) On or about 09/24/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber grader was exposed to continuous noise at 135.2 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 92.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 447 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (33 minutes).   h) On or about 09/24/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber stacker was exposed to continuous noise at 95.07 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 89.6 dBA. The sampling was performed for 459 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (21 minutes).   i) On or about 09/19/13 - Debarker area, a debarker operator was exposed to continuous noise at 86.35 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 88.9 dBA. The sampling was performed for 480 minutes on 09/19/13.    j) On or about 09/24/13 - Lumber grading area, a lumber stacker was exposed to continuous noise at 68.58 percent of the allowable 8-hour time-weighted average of 85 dBA or an equivalent level of 87.2 dBA. The sampling was performed for 461 minutes on 09/24/13. Zero exposure was assumed for the remainder of the shift (19 minutes).

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3): Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Edge trimmer area, a class ABC fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check.    b) On or about 09/18/13 - Lockout/Tagout station, a class ABC fire extinguisher was not subjected to an annual maintenance check.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Feb 20, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.242(b): Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i.:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill, 2nd floor area, compressed air at approximately 90-95 p.s.i. was used to clean the floor.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(3)(iii): Floor(s) were not kept in good repair:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Edge trimmer area, 2nd floor of sawmill, the floor had missing floor boards.     b) On or about 09/18/13 - Debarker area, the top of the stairway leading from the ground to the elevated platform was uneven.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(vi): Walkway(s) and stairway(s), with standard handrails, were not provided where required in elevated and hazardous locations:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Debarker area, a walkway adjacent to the debarker where employees use a chain and hook hoist to lift wet and slippery logs from the debarker area to the head saw was not equipped with standard handrails.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(i): The handrails were not installed per provisions of 1910.23:     a) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, the anchoring of the 1st floor to the ceiling wooden post handrail was not secured.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii): Standard handrails were not provided on each side where stairs are more than 4 feet wide:   a) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, a 50-inch wide wooden stairway did not have standard handrails on either side.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $1,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(6)(ii): Exits were not located and identified in a manner that afforded ready exit from work area(s):    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, an exit leading out from the 2nd floor to outside was not identified.    b) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, an exit leading out from the first floor passageway to an outside location was not identified.    c) On or about 09/18/13 - Sawmill area, stairway exit leading to and from 1st and second floor was not identified.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,200 · Current $2,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(18)(i): Means were not provided to guard against accidental injury to personnel at conveyor transfer, loading, or discharge point(s):    a) On or about 09/18/13 - 1st floor of sawmill on the south side, a conveyor belt transfer point leading to the chipper was not guarded where ricocheting scrap lumber was present.    b) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor of sawmill on the south side, a chain conveyor transfer point was not guarded for falling lumber pieces.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ix): All lamps for general illumination were not protected from accidental contact or breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard. Brass shell, paper-lined sockets, or other metal-cased sockets may not be used unless the shell is grounded:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - Filing shed, a 110 VAC fluorescent lamp attached to the Armstrong stretcher roll, SN# 10003 was not protected from accidental breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.    b) On or about 09/18/13 - Filing shed, two 110 incandescent lamps above the Armstrong stretcher roll, SN# 10003 were not protected from accidental breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.    c) On or about 09/18/13 - Filing shed, an incandescent lamp above the Armstrong file sharper, SN# 15113 was not protected from accidental breakage by a suitable fixture or lamp holder with a guard.    d) On or about 09/18/13 - Filing shed, a 110 VAC incandescent free standing lamp holder did not have a guard.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Feb 22, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,800 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    a) On or about 09/18/13 - End trimmer area, a 440 VAC end trimmer box had an opening that was not effectively closed.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Feb 27, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment was not maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition:  a) On or about 09/18/13 - Grading shed, a pair of protective chaps used for leg protection by employees when trimming boards with a chain saw were in poor condition.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Abate by

Mar 14, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:   a) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor of sawmill, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC Lett Burpee head saw used for cutting boards from logs.   b) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor of sawmill, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC Corley edger used for edging boards.   c) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor of sawmill, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC end trimmer used for trimming board end.    d) On or about 09/18/13 - 2nd floor of sawmill, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC HMC debarker used for removing bark from logs.    e) On or about 09/18/13 - 1st floor of sawmill, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC Moore bark chipper used for removing bark from logs.   f) On or about 09/18/13 - File shed, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC Armstrong file sharpener used for sharpening the head saw blades.    g) On or about 09/18/13 - File shed, the employer did not certify periodic inspections of the energy control procedure for a 480 VAC Armstrong stretcher roller used for repairing head saw blades.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1): Pulley(s) with part(s) seven feet or less from the floor or work platform were not guarded in accordance with the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 09/18/13 - Edger area, a Corley 480 VAC edger pulley was not guarded.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i): Vertical or inclined belt(s) were not enclosed by guard(s) conforming to the requirements specified at 29 CFR 1910.219(m) and (o):  a) On or about 09/18/13 - Edger area, a 480 VAC Corley edger inclined drive belt was not enclosed.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): All sprocket wheels and chains seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed:   a) On or about 09/18/13 - Head saw area, a chain and sprocket on the off bearing conveyor was not enclosed.

Issued

Feb 7, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(9)(i): Illumination was not provided and designed to supply adequate general and local lighting to rooms, buildings, and work areas during the time of use:  a) On or about 09/12/13 - Dip tank area, adequate lighting was not provided for employees performing work activities such as, checking the dip tank level before dawn.