OSHA Inspection: WAYNE LUMBER & MULCH, INC.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1):  All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.    (a) Shop Area:  Sawdust piles of up to 6 inches deep were observed around the base of the Shop Fox 17" and 21" bandsaws, used to manufacture wooden wedges and saw dust was up to 4 feet deep piled along the side of the maintenance shop, as observed on March 5, 2014.         ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3):  Regardless of height, open-sided floors, walkways, platforms, or runways above or adjacent to dangerous equipment, pickling or galvanizing tanks, degreasing units, and similar hazards were not guarded with a standard railing and toe board:    (a) Sawmill: Employees are exposed to falling onto pieces of protruding wood and steel beams located adjacent to and below the walking surface of the mill, as determined March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(2):  Exit access(es) were not at least 28 inches (71.1 cm) wide at all points:    a:  Sawmill: The distance from the conveyor, near end of edger, to the chop saw conveyor where employees travel to gain access to road side of mill was 17 inches, as observed on March 5, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.36(g)(4): Objects that project into the exit route reduced the width of the exit route to less than the minimum width requirements for exit routes:  a:  Sawmill:   Wood was stacked at the top of the stairs used for gaining access to and from the mill. The stacked wood reduced the entry/exit point to 15 inches, as observed on March 5, 2014.    b:  Edger Area:  The support pole for the mill and the power panel for the edger, reduced the exit route to 15 inches and the operator had to step over the edger motor that is 24 inches in height to reach the work station, as observed on March 5, 2014.    c:  Sawmill:  Stacked wood between the conveyor and edge of mill on the road side, reduced the walkway to 16 1/2 inches, as observed on March 5, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit route(s) were not kept free and unobstructed:  a:  Sawmill:   Wood debris and sawdust obstructed the area at the bottom of the wooden stairs leading into and out of the mill, as observed on March 5, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(a):  Protective equipment was not used when necessary whenever hazards capable of causing injury and impairment were encountered:    (a) Mill Area.  Employee(s) operate a Stihl MS362 chain saw with 18 inch bar, S/N 215TTFC4026BD, without the use of leg protection.  The saw is used for cutting boards to specified lengths, as observed on or about March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.136(a):  General requirements. The employer did not ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards:   (a)  Mill Area.  The employer did not ensure that each employee who is exposed to falling, rolling, and crushing objects due to operating equipment, such as, but not limited to edger, chop saw, and chainsaw were using protective footwear,  as observed on or about March 5, 2014.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1):  The employer did not assess the workplace to determine if hazards were present, or were likely to be present, which necessitated the use of personal protective equipment:    (a)  Mill Area.  A Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) hazard assessment was not conducted as evidence by employees operating a Stihl MS362 chain saw, S/N 215TTFC4026BD, without the use of leg protection and proper foot protection, as observed on or about March 5, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1):  The employer did not establish a program consisting of an energy control procedure, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performed any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative:      (a) Sawmill:  A lockout/tagout program was not established for employees required to service equipment, such as but not limited to the head saw powered by 440 volts, 3 phase electrical and hydraulic energy, as determined on March 5, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i):  Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees:    (a) Sawmill:  Using a handheld Jockey grinder, the 56 inch head saw blade is sharpened without placing a lock on the electrical disconnect box that powers the saw, as determined on March 5, 2014.       ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i):     The employer did not ensure that each powered industrial truck operator was competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l):    (a)  Sawmill:  Employees authorized to operate the Caterpillar 924G 25K loader and Caterpillar IT24F loader were not trained and evaluated by the employer, as determined on March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(b):  Machine(s) designed for fixed location(s) were not securely anchored to prevent walking or moving:    (a)  Sawmill:  The 1/2 header drill used to drill holes in a 2x8 boards, 18 inches in length, was not anchored to prevent the drill from rocking and/or tipping over, as observed on March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1):  Non-working portion(s) of the blade of bandsaw(s) were not enclosed or guarded:    (a)  Shop Area. Adjustable guard was not being used.  The Shop Fox 17 inch band saw, S/N 920947, had up to 7 inches of unused blade that was not guarded by the adjustable guard when cutting 30 inch wooden blocks, as observed on March 5, 2014.      (b)  Shop Area. Adjustable guard was not being used. The Shop Fox 21 inch band saw, S/N 08070017, had up to 2 inches of unused blade that was not guarded by the adjustable guard when cutting 30 inch wooden blocks, as observed on March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.213(r)(4): Suitable guard(s) were not provided to reduce to a minimum the hazard due to the point of operation:    (a) Sawmill:  The Reckhart chop saw with a 30 inch blade used to cut 1/2 inch up to 7X9 inch pieces of wood was not provided with a guard that prevented the entry of employees hands into the point of operation, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (b) Sawmill:  The curtain board drill with an 1 1/2 inch drill bit used to drill 4 holes in a 16 foot board was not provided with a guard that prevented employees from accessing the point of operation, as determined on March 5, 2014.       (c) Sawmill:  The 1/2 header drill used to drill holes in a 2X8 boards that are 18 inches long and 10 inches thick was not provided with guards that prevented employees from accessing the point of operation, as observed on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

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) Shop Area: The bench grinder was not provided with a properly adjusted work rest on both abrasive wheels, as determined on March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

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:  (a) Shop Area: The bench grinder was not provided with a tongue guard for both abrasive wheels, as determined on March 5, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

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) Sawmill:  A pulley for the chop saw, located less than 7 feet from the floor and work platform was not fully guarded, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (b) Sawmill:  A pulley for the Edger, located less than 7 feet from the floor and work platform was not guarded, as determined on March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 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)  Maintenance Shop:  Two oxygen cylinders and three acetylene cylinders were stored/chained together between the two bay doors, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(5)(ii):  Stairways were not provided with a standard handrail on at least one side or on any open side:    (a)  Sawmill: The wooden stairway leading into and out of the mill, did not have a handrail on the open, right side ascending, exposing employees to a fall of up to 62 inches, as observed on March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(5)(ii)(a): The top(s) and opening(s) in end and side frame(s) of edger(s) were not adequately guarded:    (a) Sawmill: A 2 1/2 inch x 39 1/2 inch opening on the front of the Edminstons, HE 276 edger, was not fully guarded/enclosed, as observed on March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(e)(5)(ii)(c):  Pressure feed rolls on edger(s) were not guarded against accidental contact:  (a) Sawmill:   A 13 inch x 37 inch opening on the backside of the Edminstons, HE 276 edger was not enclosed to guard against accidental contact with the pressure rollers, as observed on March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iv):  Electric equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause serious physical harm to employees:    (a) Sawmill:  A section of outer insulation was missing on the 440 volt power cord to the Curtain Board drill, exposing insulated conductors to damage, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i):  Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision:    (a)  Sawmill:  The 110 volt start/stop electrical box, for the Chop saw, was damaged/broken on the side of the box, exposing live electrical parts, as determined on or about march 5, 2014.    (b)  Sawmill:  A cover was missing from the front of the 110 volt electrical panel, located in the storage room behind the sawyer, as observed on or about March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Penalty

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

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5):  The path to ground from circuits, equipment, and enclosures was not permanent, continuous, and effective:    (a)  Shop Area:  The ground pin was missing from an extension cord used to supply power to diesel truck motors during cold weather, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii):  Unused openings in boxes, cabinets, or fittings were not effectively closed:    (a) Maintenance Shop:  The circuit breaker box had unused openings that were not closed with blanks, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.    (b) Sawmill:  The 110 volt receptacle, suspended above the chop saw, had unused openings on the bottom and side of the box that were not closed, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.    (c) Sawmill:  Electrical disconnect box, located in the main power room, had unused openings in the top and on the right side of the box, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $1,320 · Current $660 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2):  Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy:    (a)  Maintenance Shop:  A 110 volt electrical outlet providing power to an 12 inch Black and Decker chop saw, was not provided with a protective cover, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.     (b) Maintenance Shop:  A 110 volt light switch box was not provided with a protective cover, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.    (c)  Sawmill:  A 110 volt receptacle, suspended above the Chop saw was not provided with a protective cover, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $3,080 · Current $1,540 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees drop-start chainsaws in preparation of cutting boards:    (a)  Mill Area.  Employees operating chainsaws such as the Stihl MS362, S/N 215TTFC4026BD, with 18" bar, drop-start the chainsaw prior to cutting boards to specified lengths exposing employees to severe lacerations and amputations, as determined on March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $17,600 · Current $8,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3):  Portable fire extinguishers were not subjected to an annual maintenance check:    (a)  Mulching Area:  The Pyro-Chem ABC portable fire extinguishers had not been subjected to a annual maintenance check, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (b)  Shop Area:  The portable fire extinguisher located next to the entrance/exit door had not been subjected to  a annual maintenance check, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (c)  Sawmill:  The portable fire extinguisher located between the chop saw and the edger was not subjected to  a annual maintenance check, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (d)  Sawmill:  The portable fire extinguisher located near the head saw was not subjected to  a annual maintenance check, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMTNENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4):  Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition:  (a)  Mulching Area:  A Pyro-Chem ABC portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged and available for employee use, as determined on March 5, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2):  Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:    (a)  Mulching Area:  The Pyro-Chem ABC portable fire extinguishers had not been subjected to a monthly visual inspection, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (b)  Shop Area:  The portable fire extinguisher located next to the entrance/exit door had not been subjected to a monthly visual inspection, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (c)  Sawmill:  The portable fire extinguisher located between the chop saw and the edger was not subjected to a monthly visual inspection, as determined on March 5, 2014.      (d)  Sawmill:  The portable fire extinguisher located near the head saw was not subjected to a monthly visual inspection, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMTNENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM      Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, Portable Fire Extinguishers, 1910.157(e)(2): which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, Citation number 1, Item number 3, group (b) and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(20)(ii):  Machine(s) that created dust, shavings, chips, or slivers during a period of time equal to or greater than one-fourth of the working day were not equipped with collecting system(s):    (a) Sawmill:  The Edger and Chop saw were not equipped with an adequate collection system to remove combustible saw dust and shavings from the mill area.  Saw dust, 3 1/2' to 5' deep, had accumulated in piles alongside, under, and in the mill, as observed on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM       Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard Sawmills 1910.265(c)(20(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, citation number 1, item number 7 and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(3)(iii): Floor(s) were not kept in good repair:    (a)  Sawmill:  The metal floor bracing around the edge of the mill was bent and bowed resulting in an uneven and sloped wooden work floor, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM        Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard Sawmills 1910.265(c)(3)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, citation number 1, item number 5, group (a) and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $2,640 · Current $1,320 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.265(c)(4)(v):  Elevated platform(s), used routinely on a daily basis were not equipped with stairway(s) or fixed ladder(s):    (a) Sawmill:  Stairway(s) were not located on the roadside of the sawmill to allow access to the head saw and the edger, as determined on April 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM      Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard Sawmills 1910.265(c)(4)(v), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, citation number 1, item number 5, group (b) and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 23, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

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) The employer has not developed and implemented a written hazard communication program to communicate and train employees on hazardous materials in the work area such as, but not limited to, wood dust, a combustible material, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM     Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, Hazard Communication, 1910.1200(e)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, Citation number 1, Item number 8, group (a) and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Oct 21, 2014

Penalty

Initial $4,400 · Current $2,200 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3):  The employee training did not include the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(i) through (h)(3)(iv):    (a) The employer has not provided training to employees on the hazards associated with materials such as, but not limited to, combustible wood dust, as determined on March 5, 2014.        ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM       Wayne Mulch & Lumber, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard, Hazard Communication, 1910.1200(h)(3), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 315223008, Citation number 1, Item number 8, group (b) and was affirmed as a final order on May 26, 2011, with respect to a workplace located at Wayne Lumber & Mulch, Inc. in Wayne, West Virginia.

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $440 · Current $220 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1904.29(a):  A Log of all Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300), and/or the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300-A), and/or the Injury and Illness Incident Report (OSHA Form 301) or equivalent forms were not kept by the establishment:    (a)  Office Area:  The OSHA Form 300 or equivalent was not used to record occupational injuries and illnesses that occur in the workplace. A recordable injury, resulting in two missed days of work, occurred February 19, 2014, and was not recorded on an OSHA 300 log, as observed on or about March 5, 2014.      ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7):  Electric equipment was not installed in a neat and workmanlike manner:   (a)  Sawmill:  The on/off switch for the 1/2 header drill was not properly mounted and secured, as observed on March 5, 2014.     (b)  Sawmill:  A 110 volt electrical receptacle box above the chop saw cage was not mounted and secured, as observed on March 5, 2014.     (c)  Sawmill:  Approximately 6'8" of romex cable and other wires, were ran from the head saw cab to the main electrical room and were not secured, as observed on March 5, 2014.   (d)  Sawmill:  Romex cable and other miscellaneous wiring was not secured in the main power room of the sawmill, as observed on March 5, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 11, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2): Each service, feeder, and branch circuit, at its disconnecting means or overcurrent device, was not legibly marked to indicate its purpose, nor located and arranged so the purpose was evident:  (a) Sawmill:  The main power panel/box in the sawmill was not marked or labeled to indicate its purpose, as determined on March 5, 2014.     ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM

Issued

Sep 3, 2014

Abate by

Sep 15, 2014

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i): All splices and joints and the free ends of conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to that of the conductors or with an insulating device identified for the purpose:  (a)  Shop Area.  Two sections of romex cable had been spliced together and the insulated conductors were not covered with an insulation equivalent to the outer insulation, as determined on or about March 5, 2014.   ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THIS ITEM