OSHA Inspection: L & L LUMBER CO., INC.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.24(h): Standard railings were not provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 -  Holtec Saw Area, handrails were not provided at the stairway leading to the Holtec saw platform.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by rotating parts:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Tennor saw, a guard was not provided for the 14 inch rotating saw blade.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Stringer saw, a guard was not provided for the 32 inch rotating saw blade.  (c)  On or about 11/07/13 - Holtec saw, a guard was not provided at the side of the saw blade.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,800 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1): Circular handfed ripsaw(s) were not guarded by an automatically adjusting hood which completely enclosed that portion of the saw above the table and above the material being cut:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Ripline Resaw, right end of the line,  the portion of the circular  saw blade above the table was not provided with an adjusting guard over the blade.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,190 Reduced

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29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): Work rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop, the work rest on the Milwaukee 8-inch bench grinder was adjusted at 1/2 inch away from the abrasive wheel.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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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:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop, the tongue guard for the 8-inch Milwaukee bench grinder was adjusted at one inch.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,450 Reduced

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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 11/7/13 - Motor for the dust system, a guard was not provided for the pulley assembly.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Planer Outfeed, a guard was not provided for the pulley assembly at the chain conveyor.   (c)  On or about 11/07/13 - Stringer Saw, a guard was not provided for the pulley assembly.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i): Horizontal belts which had both runs seven feet or less from the floor level were not guarded with a guard that extended to at least fifteen inches above the belt:  (a)  On or about 11/7/13 - Notcher motor for the dust system, a guard was not provided for the 2" rotating belt for the belt and pulley assembly.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Planer Outfeed, a guard was not provided for the 2" rotating belt for the belt and pulley assembly.   (c)  On or about 11/07/13 - Stringer Saw, a guard was not provided for the 1" belt and pulley assembly.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Planer Outfeed, the chain conveyor system that moves lumber from the planer for stacking had a chain and sprocket assembly that was not provided with a guard.   (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Roller System, the chain and sprocket assembly was not provided with a guard.  (c)  On or about 11/07/13 - Morgan Saw, the chain and sprocket assembly at the conveyor was not provided with  a guard.  (d)  On or about 11/07/13 - Tennor Saw, the chain and sprocket assembly at the conveyor was not provided with a guard.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 17, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii): Oxygen cylinders in storage were not separated from fuel-gas cylinders or combustible materials (especially oil or grease), a minimum distance of 20 feet (6.1 m) or by a noncombustible barrier at least 5 feet (1.5 m) high having a fire-resistance rating of at least one-half hour:  (a)  On or about 11/7/13 - Maintenance Shop, oxygen and acetylene cylinder(s) were stored together.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(iv): Elevated platform(s), 4 feet or more from the floor level, were not provided with a standard railing:  (a)   On or about 11/07/13 - Sticking Machine Platform, employees were not protected from falling from the platform while performing sticking operation.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,975 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(27)(iii): Unstable pile(s) of lumber were not immediately made safe, or the area into which the unstable piles might fall was not fenced or barricaded and employees prohibited from entering it:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Lumber yard, stacks of lumber were unstable, exposing employees to the hazard of being struck by falling lumber.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 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 11/07/13 - Newman KM-16 Resaw, two knockouts were missing from the 480 volt electrical disconnect box.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Newman KM-16 Resaw, one of the knockouts was missing from the 240 volt electrical disconnect box.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,900 · Current $3,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv):   (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Morgan Resaw, the 480 volt conductor for the blower was run through the wall.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,380 · Current $1,475 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(v): The disconnecting means were not readily accessible:   (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Planer Heads, the two 480 volt electrical disconnects were not readily accessible in that they were blocked by several items such as, but not limited to old equipment and cords.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): The energy control procedure did not clearly and specifically specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - L & L Lumber Co., Inc., specific procedural steps were not developed and implemented for the control of hazardous energy for machinery with more than one source of energy.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 28, 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 11/26/13 - L & L Lumber Co., Inc., the employer did not certify that an annual inspection of the energy control procedures had been performed.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:   (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Tilt Hoist Unscrambler,  the fire extiguisher at the Northwest end of the platform had not been recharged.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Tilt Hoist Unscrambler, the fire extinguisher at the Northeast end of the platform had not been recharged.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

May 5, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - At tilt hoist unscrambler, two of three fire extinguishers had not been inspected.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - At the Stringer Saw, the fire extinguisher had not been inspected.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the identity of the hazardous chemical(s) contained therein:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop/Grinding Room, a 5-gallon container labeled oil dry had the chemical citri solve inside.  (b)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance  Shop/Grinding Room, four red 5-gallon containers labeled gasoline had water inside.  (c)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop/Grinding Room, a blue 5-gallon container was not labeled to identify the contents within.  (d)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop/Grinding Room, two 5-gallon containers labeled hydraulic oil had the chemical citri solve inside.  (e)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop/Grinding Room, a 1-gallon container was not labeled to identify the contents within.  (f)  On or about 11/07/13 - Maintenance Shop/Grinding Room, one 16oz bottle of chemical was not labeled to identify the contents within.

Issued

Apr 9, 2014

Abate by

Apr 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the appropriate hazard warnings:  (a)  On or about 11/07/13 - Shop Area, a three gallon container of diesel fuel was not labeled with the appropriate warnings.